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Engine pad opinions
Gentleman i have a lead on a late 68 JD 396 block and was wanting opinions on engine stamp ! Guy claims hes owned it since 1990 and its been on stand since. The motors 3 hours one way but i want your guys opinion on stamp before i make the trip. Its a 9-17-68 date code JD 4 bolt block. I know not the greatest picture but all i have. Thanks
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1969 SS 396 300 deluxe post car 1969 SS 396 300 deluxe hardtop 1969 SS 396 chevelle 1978 chevy shortbed step side 1983 chevy shortbed 1985 chevy shortbed If a hammer and duct tape wont fix it u have electrical problems! |
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One for comparison.
Cast date on block is A 28 9 |
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chevyman0429 (08-10-2024) |
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I can’t tell much about the broach marks, but I like the stamp, especially compared to the other example. There are many similarities in font, spacing, alignment.
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chevyman0429 (08-10-2024) |
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The stamp that dave posted, the two zeros are the same, whereas the stamp that chevyman posted the two zeros are slightly different. FWIW, 5 months difference between cast date and build date seems like a lot....in my experience with the 69 model year, the two dates were usually much closer together, like dave's example.
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Bill Pritchard 73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60 |
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JD stamp...
It might help to know the game plan for the block if you buy it.
Do you just want/need a 4 bolt block?? Does the cast date or assembly date matter?? Photo is a little fuzzy to confirm originality...the anomaly with the 'zeros' might be something to take a closer look at. Again, unless the date stamp is critical...?? -wilma
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I’d like to see the VIN stamp to compare timelines.
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I just got home making the 6 1/2 hour round trip to look and buy the shortblock. It’s definitely a 69 L78 396 4 bolt main with the original steel crank. Cast date of I-17-8 Here are some more crappy pictures but it does have a kansas vin number on it. It has been bored .30 but cylinder walls are near perfect . I bought it for my 69 ss396 300 deluxe 4 speed post car project however if the original car is still out there it might be available to cars owner for something comparable (69 motor)in trade.
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1969 SS 396 300 deluxe post car 1969 SS 396 300 deluxe hardtop 1969 SS 396 chevelle 1978 chevy shortbed step side 1983 chevy shortbed 1985 chevy shortbed If a hammer and duct tape wont fix it u have electrical problems! |
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1967 4K (08-11-2024), 69M22Z (08-11-2024), dykstra (08-12-2024), PeteLeathersac (08-11-2024), scuncio (08-11-2024), tom406 (08-11-2024), Too Many Projects (08-11-2024) |
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CON VIN stamp looks good to me, and that's probably a good date match for an engine assembled February 7th.
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Bill Pritchard 73 Camaro RS Z28, L82, M20, C60 |
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chevyman0429 (08-11-2024) |
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Better pictures
I have also put it in the orphan thread!
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1969 SS 396 300 deluxe post car 1969 SS 396 300 deluxe hardtop 1969 SS 396 chevelle 1978 chevy shortbed step side 1983 chevy shortbed 1985 chevy shortbed If a hammer and duct tape wont fix it u have electrical problems! |
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Checked my list and dont have any info on chevelle, added it in case info comes up in the future. The chevelle was a 02B build. thanks for posting the info.
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Andy Team Chevelle #3135 ACES #08305 1969 Chevelle Trim Tag Research (On-going) |
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