Chev block identification

[Shannen Durphey]

Scot Sealander wrote:

> dzorde wrote:
>
> > 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) ?
>
> >From "Catalog of Chevy V-8 casting numbers 1955-93":
>
> 3970014
>
> 69-77 Passenger, Chevelle, Camaro, Nova, Monte Carlo  2 or 4 bolt main
>
> 69-79 Truck  2 or 4 bolt main
>
> 72 Corvette  Late 72, 200 HP, 255 HP  4 bolt main
>
> The ID number is stamped on a pad that extends from the front of the
> passenger side deck.  You should also find a casting date back there
> by the block casting ID number.
>
> Scot Sealander   Sealand at clarityconnect.com

  Got an ISBN for that book?  Sounds like a good reference.

Shannen