Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp short block all standard was rebalalnced used only 2k miles or less, has sock 375 solid lifter cam, large balalncer 7/16 dimple rods, forged GM crank and 11-1 forged pistons, 854 block dated code 1-11-69 , CKO stamp. $3400 best. Nice rare all standard L-78.

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

Your CKO engine appears to be a 1970 "402 L-78. I'm interested in buying, AFTER I can see CLEAR pictures of the DECK assy date stamping , AND the Vin # stamping that may be on lower left bellhousing flange....PLEASE Email me at [email protected] Chuck Sharin

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

If Chuck is not interested,I would be for my 70 Chevelle.
Thanks
Mike Bond

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

Will see if i can get clear photos and e-mail them to you. Thanks

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

Wouldn't a January of 1969 block be correct for a 1969 model car? Could the CKO be a restamp? Just a guess. m

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

I would imagine it's really the letter "I" as in I-11-69.
Decodes as September 11th,1969.In this time frame,it's Originally a Manual trans. 1970 L78 Chevelle-Elco-Nova.

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

When we can read or SEE the block/deck assy date codes and read/see the VIN # stampings this engines origin will become clear......VIN example below
Chuck S

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tails/Vin2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tails/Vin3.jpg

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

Chuck has large plug over filetr #3969854, 1-11-9, pistons
3969974, stamp to924CKO 10w14157, let us know.

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

That decodes as a Sept.24th 1969 Tonawanda assembled block.
4 bolt mains.
That VIN# looks like a 1970 Willow Run Plant for a Nova,but is missing a digit?
Where is the VIN# stamped?
On the pad behind the Alternator,or like Chucks Oil filter pad picture?

Re: Rebuilt L-78 396-375 hp 1969
 

That is the first time I have ever seen a 70 Model year Willow run Nova BB engine VIN stamp at the oil filter boss, every one I have seen has been on the front of the block, interesting.