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beeroh · 09-07-2003, 10:34 PM

I am not sure which engine the truck has. Is there a sure way to find out?

It has blue valve covers,
v8
not sure if its a 350 or 305

are there any numbers on the block that could tell me?
Thanks

Russell · 09-07-2003, 11:10 PM

if you look at your dash from the outside, then you'll see a number stamped onto a little metal plate, this is called a VIN, or vehicle identification number, then find a VIN decoder online and you can find out what type of engine your truck came with from the factory.

beeroh · 09-07-2003, 11:14 PM

the engine isn't stock

there is supposedly an engine that was installed three years ago

Russell · 09-07-2003, 11:22 PM

Hmm, there may be a serial on the block, I doubt that someone would install a 305 though, I would guess it to be a 350, but yeah, check the block for any information...

**68 Stepside** · 09-08-2003, 01:13 AM

in front of the passenger side head, or behind the alternator in other words, there's a small pad. About 1" by 4" or something along those lines. There should be a bunch of numbers stamped into it. If you can get those numbers, we can tell you what the engine is.

Good luck.

09-07-2003, 10:34 PM	#1
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	which engine do I have I am not sure which engine the truck has. Is there a sure way to find out? It has blue valve covers, v8 not sure if its a 350 or 305 are there any numbers on the block that could tell me? Thanks __________________ 84 Silverado,

09-07-2003, 11:10 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	if you look at your dash from the outside, then you'll see a number stamped onto a little metal plate, this is called a VIN, or vehicle identification number, then find a VIN decoder online and you can find out what type of engine your truck came with from the factory. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-07-2003, 11:14 PM	#3
beeroh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atascadero, CA. Posts: 149	the engine isn't stock there is supposedly an engine that was installed three years ago __________________ 84 Silverado,

09-07-2003, 11:22 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Hmm, there may be a serial on the block, I doubt that someone would install a 305 though, I would guess it to be a 350, but yeah, check the block for any information... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-08-2003, 01:13 AM	#5
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	in front of the passenger side head, or behind the alternator in other words, there's a small pad. About 1" by 4" or something along those lines. There should be a bunch of numbers stamped into it. If you can get those numbers, we can tell you what the engine is. Good luck. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay



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