Re: CE 060XXX TO318 9654 block . . .
 

Makes one wonder if that T0318 E(T?) was put there by the owner or dealer upon replacing with this engine? That assembly date and so forth might have been on the old engine (original) and the owner felt inclined to or believed those numbers needed to be transferred to this engine? EI is a 67 396 Camaro, ET is a 67-68 Chevelle #.

Re: CE 060XXX TO318 9654 block . . .
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bbbentley</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Makes one wonder if that T0318 E(T?) was put there by the owner or dealer upon replacing with this engine? That assembly date and so forth might have been on the old engine (original) and the owner felt inclined to or believed those numbers needed to be transferred to this engine? EI is a 67 396 Camaro, ET is a 67-68 Chevelle #. </div></div>

That stamping definitely looks 'home brewed' and the theory described above makes sense. As for time from casting to assembly...while 3-4 months or less may be the norm...I have seen 69 cast #854 blocks with late June/70 assembly dates.

Did we ever figure out the 4 bolt vs. 2 bolt question?

wilma

Re: CE 060XXX TO318 9654 block . . .
 

Good evening!
Can't get to the block for a month or two. At that point I will take pics near the oil filter housing. That should tell us what the block had, either 2 or four bolt mains.
Kinda leaning towards the owner or dealer replacing the engine and thus the ET suffix coding scrawl.

Thanks for the responses and help from Sgt.Hawk
I'll get back ..
Ted

Re: CE 060XXX TO318 9654 block . . .
 

I have a virgin 854 CE short block, its a 4 bolt with all orig stampings and parts. I try and get some pics of it

Re: CE 060XXX TO318 9654 block . . .
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JRSully</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have a virgin 854 CE short block, its a 4 bolt with all orig stampings and parts. I try and get some pics of it </div></div>. X2

Re: CE 060XXX TO318 9654 block . . .
 

Good morning!!
Looks like the caps that came from this CE engine are the 2 bolt variety and are numbered 362 ...
Sorry re. delay and Thanks!!
Ted