I purchased an engine. The seller (reliable friend w/some knowledge) said it came from a 71 chevy Truck that it is a 350ci 4 bolt mains. I have the numbers and have tried to make sense out of them but I am sent to 69 by the block casting number and cant find accurate information from the other number from the right front. Here they are
casting 3932386
Front right pad
19J141972 V1012FB
The websites I went to are all over the place and I am so confused, can anyone tell me what engine I have and what it was from? Thanks Ron
Ron -- first check our Knowledge Base, we have a specific category devoted to Chevrolet engine technical specifications: General Motors Engine Technical Data.
If you can't find what you're looking for in there, I'm sure someone will be able to lend a hand.
I looked the block casting number up at Mortech.com and it showed to be a 69 it said it could be a 302 ( rare) or a 327 or a 350. It also showed it both ways 2 bolt and 4 bolt main.
I purchased an engine. The seller (reliable friend w/some knowledge) said it came from a 71 chevy Truck that it is a 350ci 4 bolt mains. I have the numbers and have tried to make sense out of them but I am sent to 69 by the block casting number and cant find accurate information from the other number from the right front. Here they are
casting 3932386
Front right pad
19J141972 V1012FB
The websites I went to are all over the place and I am so confused, can anyone tell me what engine I have and what it was from? Thanks Ron
My Prosis data base said
67-69 302
68-69 5.4 litre (327 I presume)
78-79 5.7 litre 350
as for four bolt, the only method I know for sure is,take off pan or try to look at main caps with front cover removed.
I also thought years ago that a block casting number ending in (010) was a four bolt, bought one from junk yard, paid 4-bolt price, a few years later I decided to use it , tore it down and it WAS NOT a four bolt. Lesson learned the hard way.
I purchased it for a great price ($100) the guy said that it was running but not well. I want to rebuild it and I an not sure how much I need to know to purchase all the parts. I am going to start the tear down in a few weeks and if I need to replace piston rods or crank or any major components I want to make sure that I am getting the right ones. Seems to me it could be important.
I was kind of thinking the same thing. I have a Chilton's manual for 62 to 72 cars and the only place I could find the FB engine designator was on the 69 Corvette engine specs. I am a beginner at restorations and engine rebuilding. I have worked on my own cars all my life but this is my first restoration car. I am building a 66 Chevy II Nova. Thanks for your help.
If that Nova is a standard tranny, you are going to have an issue with the clutch pivot. Nova blocks had a special boss on them for that. Just something to think about.
I agree. The casting number shows that if it is a 327 then it is a 2 bolt main the 327 did not appear to come in 4 bolt
302 and 350 showed both. 2 & 4.
I was able to find the casting number on several web sites. the other numbers from the front right are the ones that are confusing. I will take the oil pan off tonight and take a look. I will post a picture. I do appreciate the information you added about the oil pan and the trans.
I guess you need to look up the crank #s to know the stroke, cause there all the same bore, crank #s or the stroke will let you know if its a 302 327 or a 350 look the crank #s up off the http://www.mortec.com/cranks.htm website.
Did you drop the pan, is it a 2blt or 4blt main? Really dosn't matter....I was told the 262/265sbc in my 37 Dodge was a 350 with a power glide..it was a 262/265sbc with a th350 without highgear??? Some people lie..some don't know their Aze from a hole in the ground...You got a 350sbc for $100....you win!!!
I will look up the crank numbers. thanks for the tip. I bought this car several years ago and have been planning on building a work shop. This past June I finished the work shop (1100 sq. ft.) and moved my project car in. I don't have a huge budget as I am still paying for the shop. I have some time and a lot of entheusiasm. I really am thankful for all the feedback and I have taken notes from this forum. Thanks guys I will post some of my findings tomorrow after I turn the engine over and remove the pan. I will take a picture and get the crank part number if I can find it. I sure don't have the money to start buying the wrong size parts.
The Engine number/V.I.N. code ( 19J141972 V1012FB )
says it is a 69 327 with 235 HP from a 69 full size passenger car ... that was equipped with a Powerglide ...
The Block casting number also coincides and supports this ...
The FB in the engine number/V.I.N. code is the key ...
The Chevrolet Small Block ID code book has listings for all the small blocks ... and there are two listings with FB ... but only one for a block with the 3932386 casting number on the block ...
I am pleased 327 is good for me. I appreciate you taking time to help and look up the numbers for me. I feel I can proceed knowing what I have. It was sold to me as a 350 out of a truck but 327 is great. I especially like that the casting number is the same as the DZ for the 69 302 Z28 camaro. Not that his engine will perform the same but It is a pretty cool thought. Thanks again Ron
you can put a 350 crank (348 stroke) in that block and have a 350cid motor or put a 283 crank (3.00 stroke) in that block and have a 302cid motor. or I think a 327 crank was a steel crank (someone will correct me if I'm wrong)
I took the oil pan cover off. The engine was 2 bolt mains. I did not find the crankshaft number. I will have to look at my overhaul manual to see where the number is located on the crank..
Hey, just checked casting numbers and came up with 68-79 block, 350 or 302 cid, 250-300 hp rating, is a 4 bolt main (listed as) usally came in truck, hope this helps
Your block is a 327, Althought it uses the same block casting numbers as a 350, the engine code on the front of the block is what is stamped on the engine when the engine is on the assembly line and going to be placed in the vehicle. The "V" in the stamp code indicates that this 327 was built in Flint, Michigan and the "FB" designator determined that this engine was installed in a 1969 Chevrolet Impala full size sedan. It was the base engine with 235 horepower mated to a powerglide and had a two barrel. Being as this was a 1969 327, it is a large journal (2.45 main and 2.100 rod) with a 3.25" stroke. This information can be very valuable in seeking out core engines. Purchase a GM suffix engine code book for about $15.00. It shows almost all the build codes and will show you which vehicle the engine was installed in, what transmision it had and also the horsepower rating and carb type. Hope this helps you. Good luck on your project!
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