identifying a Chevy 350 block and Trans

[Shannen Durphey]

Forgive me for butting in.  I have a mystery s.b. chevy head I need
identified.  If you or anyone else can help, the casting # appears to
be 8973370. TIA
Shannen

David wrote:
> 
> Ted,
> 
> If you can give me the casting numbers on the block, heads, intake, etc.,  I
> can look them up and tell you more about the engine.
> 
> David Edwards
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stowe, Ted-SEA <StowT at PerkinsCoie.com>
> To: 'diy_efi at esl.eng.ohio-state.edu' <diy_efi at esl.eng.ohio-state.edu>
> Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 11:38 AM
> Subject: identifying a Chevy 350 block and Trans
> 
> |hi. I just bought a jag with a Chevy 350 engine and Chevy trans.
> |
> |it is a constrained motor with what looks like a single barrel Rochester
> and
> |those rams horn exhaust manifolds. but I believe the manifolds need to stay
> |there to fit in the engine compartment. The engine might have some height
> |restrictions maybe that's why that carb is there.
> |
> |
> |I would like to identify the engine for tune up purposes. Also the egr
> valve
> |is disconnected, and there are the usual 2-3 plugged up vacuum ports on the
> |carb and manifold. I believe that having a working egr valve is a good
> |thing, exactly where was that attached ?
> |
> |thanks, Ted Stowe
> |