Chevy engine casting numbers

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==Suffix code==
 
==Suffix code==
 
[[File:EngineCodepartialVIN.jpg|right]]
 
[[File:EngineCodepartialVIN.jpg|right]]
The Suffix code,also known as the Engine Code Stamping Number, is located on a machined boss located on the front passenger side of the block where the head and block meet.
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The suffix code is located on a machined boss located on the front passenger side of the block where the head and block meet.
  
 
{{Note1}}Many data bases do not include all the truck suffix codes, so it's not at all uncommon for one to not show up. Just be sure the suffix is actually what you think it is, they can be hard to read sometimes.
 
{{Note1}}Many data bases do not include all the truck suffix codes, so it's not at all uncommon for one to not show up. Just be sure the suffix is actually what you think it is, they can be hard to read sometimes.
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===Partial VIN===
 
===Partial VIN===
There may be a partial VIN number in one string of letters and numbers and the suffix code(also known as the Engine Code Stamping Number) will be at the end of a second string of letters and numbers.
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There may be a partial VIN number in one string of letters and numbers and the suffix code will be at the end of a second string of letters and numbers.
 
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VIN Code Format
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The vin code format is stamped onto most engines. The format consists of divisional identification number, model year, assembly plant designation and vehicle serial or sequence number.
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In 68-69 model cars, the serial (VIN) number of the car the engine was installed in is stamped next to, or under the engine code ID.
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Starting in 1970, the serial number is stamped either above the oil filter, somewhere on the block pad (in front of the cylinder head), or on the transmission flange somewhere. Chevrolet issued technical service bulletins to indicate which engines were to recieve a vin stamp, so who knows what could have happend (or not happened).
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VIN code format Example: 13N100351
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(1 = Chevrolet, 3 = 1973, N = Norwood, 100351 = Production sequence of vehicle VIN
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==Date code==
 
==Date code==
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*[http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm Big Block Chevy V-8 Casting Numbers] by Mortec
 
*[http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm Big Block Chevy V-8 Casting Numbers] by Mortec
 
*[http://www.nastyz28.com/bbcmenu.php Big Block Chevy Engine Parts Identification] from nastyz28.com
 
*[http://www.nastyz28.com/bbcmenu.php Big Block Chevy Engine Parts Identification] from nastyz28.com
 
==Resources==
 
*[[Identifying Chevy engines]]
 
*[http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php SBC general decoding information]
 
*[http://webpages.charter.net/beckracing/silvtoc.htm Stock piston specs]
 
 
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[[Category:Identification and decoding]]
 
[[Category:GM]]
 

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