engine ID tag...where?

82 GT · 09-25-2002, 03:03 PM

Where is it stamped on the block that tells what year my engine is? I'm going to be rebuilding my engine soon and I need to know what year it is. I was told at one time that my engine is a '69 351w but I want to find out for sure. I have the heads off now. Does anyone know what '69 351w pistons look like.
Also, will that tag tell me what vehicle it came out of.
BTW, I will also need to know how to decifer the tag when I find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

PKRWUD · 09-25-2002, 05:34 PM

There is a casting number, and a date code, cast into the righthand side of the block, just above the starter. Between those two, identifying your engine should be a breeze. The casting number will look something like this:

C9OE-6015-B

And the date code will look something like this:

9F17 (with what looks like the head of a flathead screw at either end of the code)

Post them, and I'll explain them to you.

Take care,
~Chris

09-25-2002, 03:03 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	engine ID tag...where? Where is it stamped on the block that tells what year my engine is? I'm going to be rebuilding my engine soon and I need to know what year it is. I was told at one time that my engine is a '69 351w but I want to find out for sure. I have the heads off now. Does anyone know what '69 351w pistons look like. Also, will that tag tell me what vehicle it came out of. BTW, I will also need to know how to decifer the tag when I find it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

09-25-2002, 05:34 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	There is a casting number, and a date code, cast into the righthand side of the block, just above the starter. Between those two, identifying your engine should be a breeze. The casting number will look something like this: C9OE-6015-B And the date code will look something like this: 9F17 (with what looks like the head of a flathead screw at either end of the code) Post them, and I'll explain them to you. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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