Chev block identification

[Gary Derian]

The engine code is stamped into the deck surface in front of the right head
(passenger side here in the US), just above the water pump mount.  The deck
surface extends past the head in this area.  This head is offset to the
rear.

Gary Derian <gderian at cybergate.net>

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> [mailto:owner-diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu]On Behalf Of dzorde
> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 1998 3:56 AM
> To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Chev block identification
>
>
> Can anyone tell me year and the possible car this 350 Chev block was meant
> for.  The casting number is GM3970014, also where is the engine number
> generally located (can't find it) ?  Are any blocks made for export
without
> engine numbers on them, as apparently this engine was brought into Oz from
> the US.
>
> Problem is that I finally tried to get my car registered with the new
> engine, but failed because of 1 minor detail, inspector couldn't find an
> engine number.
>
> Much appreciated
>
> Dan     dzorde at geocities.com
>
>