Engine decoding problem
 

Hi, help is needed.

I have two engines that are hard to decode, at least for me. The first one is a V0215CHZ that decodes as a 1975 165 hp 350 engine , but the 010 block has the small pad and was cast in 1997. So it doesn´t make sense.

The second one is a 10054727-block from CANADA that is stamped K0220TPM. I believe it is a 350 out of a van but I´m not sure. can´t find the TPM-code anywhere.

Both have original stampings.

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

Anders,

The CHZ decodes as 1977 350 170 HP 4BBL out of a Camaro.

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

TPM = 8-350 E.F.I. L05 Chev or GMC... Van application 1989

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

Thanks Phil, but how come the CHZ block it has a 1997 casting date ?

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

Phil, do you have a hp rating for the TPM code ?

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

195... not powerful but the TBI motors were reliable.

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO_Anders</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
Thanks Phil, but how come the CHZ block it has a 1997 casting date ? </div></div>

I think you have a short Pad 1977 350 Block there.

Mid '70s-up blocks use the short, fat style pad..Is this what you have?

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

This is what it looks like Phil. I read it A-2-97, but I guess it should be read A-29-7.
By the way,I can´t find the partial VIN down by the oilfilter. Where should I look ?

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9camaro77b.jpg

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics..._camaro77a.jpg

Thanks ! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

Anders,

I suspect a missed VIN stamp at the factory on this one.

Re: Engine decoding problem
 

Ok Phil.

Thank's