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paphigliano · 10-03-2013, 01:00 PM

I have checked all over the net on how to ID chevy small blocks,,,"its so confusing"

LOL,,,,can anyone help me out here. I have found some numbers on my block, just in front of the right/passenger head. I86519884,,,does this mean its a crate engine?,,,or what?,,,where else can I look or what else can I look for.

geezer#99 · 10-03-2013, 01:31 PM

From bc eh!!
Might be a crate.
Any other numbers/letters on the pad?
Casting number is behind the drivers side head.
Head casting numbers under the valve covers.
Engine build date behind pass side head.

sodly · 10-03-2013, 04:44 PM

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**60-66** · 10-03-2013, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paphigliano

I have checked all over the net on how to ID chevy small blocks,,,"its so confusing"

LOL,,,,can anyone help me out here. I have found some numbers on my block, just in front of the right/passenger head. I86519884,,,does this mean its a crate engine?,,,or what?,,,where else can I look or what else can I look for.

Just a thought, most 60s casting numbers are 7 digit. The most common 66 truck 327 casting Im finding is 3858174, hope this helps

**rideblue00** · 10-04-2013, 12:27 PM

As far as i know that is called a "suffix code". They are stamped in, not cast. They refer to the application, i.e. car, truck. I think part of the numbers are from the trucks vin. There isnt a whole lot of info out there for trucks, but there is for car. I havent tried to track my 327 numbers to the frame as its stored in the back of the shop under a mountain of stuff. Lots of times, machine shops mill the deck and dont re-stamp them back. So your block may not have ever been torn down. Google "sbc suffix code" Block casting numbers are on the surface behind the drivers side head. 60-66 is correct in his number being a 327.

**60-66** · 10-04-2013, 04:39 PM

I miss read that rideblue00 , thought he was talking about and it looked more like a casting number . As for the VIN , Ive never seen a VIN on these early engines for trucks or Impalas. I know Corvette used VINs in their small blocks in the 60-66 era. Heres a couple pictures for reference from a few of my 66 327s.

**rideblue00** · 10-05-2013, 10:45 AM

Ill have to dig out my 327 and see what is stamped on it. Looks like the F and the Y are significant. Hmmm

10-03-2013, 01:00 PM	#1
paphigliano Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: british columbia Posts: 27	engine ID 1966 Custom Camper I have checked all over the net on how to ID chevy small blocks,,,"its so confusing" LOL,,,,can anyone help me out here. I have found some numbers on my block, just in front of the right/passenger head. I86519884,,,does this mean its a crate engine?,,,or what?,,,where else can I look or what else can I look for.

10-03-2013, 01:31 PM	#2
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,733	Re: engine ID 1966 Custom Camper From bc eh!! Might be a crate. Any other numbers/letters on the pad? Casting number is behind the drivers side head. Head casting numbers under the valve covers. Engine build date behind pass side head.

10-03-2013, 04:44 PM	#3
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: engine ID 1966 Custom Camper Don't forget to chime in here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...stom+Camper%22 __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

10-04-2013, 12:27 PM	#5
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: engine ID 1966 Custom Camper As far as i know that is called a "suffix code". They are stamped in, not cast. They refer to the application, i.e. car, truck. I think part of the numbers are from the trucks vin. There isnt a whole lot of info out there for trucks, but there is for car. I havent tried to track my 327 numbers to the frame as its stored in the back of the shop under a mountain of stuff. Lots of times, machine shops mill the deck and dont re-stamp them back. So your block may not have ever been torn down. Google "sbc suffix code" Block casting numbers are on the surface behind the drivers side head. 60-66 is correct in his number being a 327.

10-04-2013, 04:39 PM	#6
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: engine ID 1966 Custom Camper I miss read that rideblue00 , thought he was talking about and it looked more like a casting number . As for the VIN , Ive never seen a VIN on these early engines for trucks or Impalas. I know Corvette used VINs in their small blocks in the 60-66 era. Heres a couple pictures for reference from a few of my 66 327s. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

10-05-2013, 10:45 AM	#7
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,866	Re: engine ID 1966 Custom Camper Ill have to dig out my 327 and see what is stamped on it. Looks like the F and the Y are significant. Hmmm

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