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8door · 12-16-2005, 07:16 PM

Finally pulled the engine and trans out . Ran good but had a ticking in driver side that didn't settle down when warmed up. So figured I would pull it and find out what it really is.
I was told by owner when I bought it 2 years ago that it had 350. Well I got it out checked the numbers and this what I found.
Engine #3970010 is a 302 used in Camaros 67-69
Heads are #3881492 64cc 1970 and up.
Transmission is a th400.
The thing ran very strong and would set you back in seat when punched at hiway speed( 55 plus).
What I'm looking for is not a hotrod but a good daily driver.
So can this engine be used as a truck was intended? to haul stuff ? Not as a work truck but just getting around.
Before I bring to a machine shop I want to know what I'm talking about so I am armed with some info.Of course have no idea what pistons are in it or cam or crank till it's down.
Help

12-16-2005, 07:16 PM	#1
8door Not too old to learn Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 617	Can this engine be Ok Finally pulled the engine and trans out . Ran good but had a ticking in driver side that didn't settle down when warmed up. So figured I would pull it and find out what it really is. I was told by owner when I bought it 2 years ago that it had 350. Well I got it out checked the numbers and this what I found. Engine #3970010 is a 302 used in Camaros 67-69 Heads are #3881492 64cc 1970 and up. Transmission is a th400. The thing ran very strong and would set you back in seat when punched at hiway speed( 55 plus). What I'm looking for is not a hotrod but a good daily driver. So can this engine be used as a truck was intended? to haul stuff ? Not as a work truck but just getting around. Before I bring to a machine shop I want to know what I'm talking about so I am armed with some info.Of course have no idea what pistons are in it or cam or crank till it's down. Help __________________ 1968 C10 a way to long restoration.