Decode engine block 3970010 !

[fredrik.löö[email protected]]

Just bougt a fixed up 350 with casting nr 3970010 with 4 bolt mains, is this a LM1 or something else, Mikes page says a LM1 with casting number 3970010 os only a 2 bolt main.

Could my block be from a Vette?

 

[tbill]

the 010 was a 350 from 69-74?, could be out of almost anything.

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71 ss 350/4spd 69 nova 350/th350 www.americaniron.net

 

[patgizz]

think it mighta even been up to 78-79, and yup it could be anything. i had a 74 impala with it, engine in my 'maro is from a 71 monte and its an 010, buddy just got an 010 from a 71 burb, uncle has one from a 72 burb.....

 

[WS6]

Lots of truck blocks were 4 bolt mains.

Look on the right cylinder block in from of the head. There's a machined surface and the engine codes should there if the block has not been milled. Should be 2 set of characters, one it the engine code and the other the VIN derivative. Look something like the following.

T1024TFD engine code
If the first letter in the suffix is the letter T, its a truck engine. C its a car engine.

18N300001 VIN derivative
1 - Chevy, C - Chevy trucks, T - GMC trucks
8 - model year is 1968
N - assembly plant (various) N is Norwood
last 6 match the VIN

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Mike

2002 Trans AM WS6 build #3124 - Pewter
2001 GMC Ext Cab SLT Z71 - Green

 

[fredrik.löö[email protected]]

The code is removed, so i only got the casting no to do my research on, but its a 4 bolt main and a forged crank, so it should be a fairly good start for a high HP Application, Or?

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[camarokid81]

i have 4 of these engines 3970010 all of mine came from 1 ton chevy trucks they also madethat engine in 2 blt form so you dont know for sure till you take the pan off i also have a 4blt 3970014 also made in 2 blt form want more casting info www.mortec.com this site is pretty sweet good for all v8 chevy casting info

 

[rwflather]

without the suffix code, can you tell what it is by the other #s on the block?

I also have a 3970010 block. It has the 010 and 020 on the back and front, so I also know it is a high tin/high nickel block. The casting date is I 3 9, so I assume it is late 69/early 70 block, and is a 4 blt main block.
But what about the other #s on it. There is a big H38 on the back. what does this represent? Near the oil filter is

371
386

83 N

These are stamped, not cast, so I am assuming that this is part of the VIN.
Mortec.com and NaztyZ28.com can give you the basic numbers, but how can you find out what the other #s mean? I have also looked at a couple of other casting # books, but is is all the same info.
Can anybody help?

 

[Buickfunnycar]

I also have a 3970010 block. It has the 010 and 020 on the back and front, so I also know it is a high tin/high nickel block. The casting date is I 3 9, so I assume it is late 69/early 70 block, and is a 4 blt main block.
But what about the other #s on it. There is a big H38 on the back. what does this represent? Near the oil filter is

371
386

83 N

These are stamped, not cast, so I am assuming that this is part of the VIN.
Mortec.com and NaztyZ28.com can give you the basic numbers, but how can you find out what the other #s mean? I have also looked at a couple of other casting # books, but is is all the same info.
Can anybody help?

That is correct,the early 010 blocks are said to be of high nickle content

 

[rgearhead]

http://www.nastyz28.com/camaro/camaro73.html im also 73 rs/lt with 4speed/350 4 barrel...you got pics,,,,,ooooooooand welcome to nasty....where you from,,,,,,,,,

 

[jabodyincc]

small block chevy

i have a chevy motor with the casting #3970010 and the prefix # off the front pad behind the altenator is v0616tbc does anyone know what this motor would be?