Editing Chevy engine casting numbers
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==Chevy engine casting numbers== | ==Chevy engine casting numbers== | ||
− | Chevy | + | Chevy engine casting numbers can be usually found on the rear of the block adjacent to where the block and transmission meet. Look on the top on either side of center. |
− | + | {{Note1}} As of 05:40, 25 June 2012 (MDT) Mortec is currently unavailable via waybackmachine. | |
*[http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html Chevy BB and SB casting number "go-to" site] from outintheshop.com | *[http://outintheshop.com/faq/casting/castings2.html Chevy BB and SB casting number "go-to" site] from outintheshop.com | ||
*[http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html Smallblock info] from nastyz28.com | *[http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.html Smallblock info] from nastyz28.com | ||
*[http://www.73-87.com/chevy_ids/sbcid2.htm SBC ID] from www.73-87.com | *[http://www.73-87.com/chevy_ids/sbcid2.htm SBC ID] from www.73-87.com | ||
− | + | *[http://www.classictruckshop.com/castgm_smblock.asp SBC casting numbers] from classictruckshop.com | |
*[http://www.inliners.org/becks/BCN2.html Inline engine casting numbers] from inliners.org | *[http://www.inliners.org/becks/BCN2.html Inline engine casting numbers] from inliners.org | ||
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==Suffix code== | ==Suffix code== | ||
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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. | The suffix code is located on a machined boss located on the front passenger side of the block where the head and block meet. | ||
− | + | 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. | |
If the block has been resurfaced (decked), the codes might have been removed and in that case the date and casting numbers will need to be used to ID the parts, along with any other visual cues that may be available. | If the block has been resurfaced (decked), the codes might have been removed and in that case the date and casting numbers will need to be used to ID the parts, along with any other visual cues that may be available. | ||
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*[http://www.chevymania.com/partsid/suffix.cfm?block=Big BBC suffix codes] from chevymania.com | *[http://www.chevymania.com/partsid/suffix.cfm?block=Big BBC suffix codes] from chevymania.com | ||
*[http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php Suffix and VIN codes] from nastyz28.com | *[http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php Suffix and VIN codes] from nastyz28.com | ||
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==Date code== | ==Date code== | ||
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:*12 = day of the month | :*12 = day of the month | ||
:*4 = year ending in 4, i.e. 1964, 1974, 1984, etc. | :*4 = year ending in 4, i.e. 1964, 1974, 1984, etc. | ||
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==BBC casting number data bases== | ==BBC casting number data bases== | ||
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*[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== | ==Resources== | ||
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*[http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php SBC general decoding information] | *[http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php SBC general decoding information] | ||
*[http://webpages.charter.net/beckracing/silvtoc.htm Stock piston specs] | *[http://webpages.charter.net/beckracing/silvtoc.htm Stock piston specs] |