Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine
Brad, I didn't think about VIN providing some insight on the actual year. I was hoping the motor was a diamond in the rough but it's just as well. It will get the car around town until its replaced. Thanks, Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Olson Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 7:10 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine -- Original message -- From: "William Piper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > scrubbing on the block. Front engine boss has two sets of numbers > VO507UFO and T6F526006 (I'm guessing this number is part of the VIN). Soneone else suggested UFC as a possible suffix and I think that's a good guess. My MSA-1 guide shows UFC as the suffix for an '86 truck 305 and that matches the year digit (6) in the partial VIN. Brad
Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine
-- Original message -- From: "William Piper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > scrubbing on the block. Front engine boss has two sets of numbers > VO507UFO and T6F526006 (I'm guessing this number is part of the VIN). Soneone else suggested UFC as a possible suffix and I think that's a good guess. My MSA-1 guide shows UFC as the suffix for an '86 truck 305 and that matches the year digit (6) in the partial VIN. Brad
Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine
Thanks to those that provided feedback on my quest. It appears the N088551 is in fact 14088551. I found the matching GM 5.0 LG on the other side of the block. The V0507UFO is in fact V0507UFC. However seems to be an disconnect between the two on the year of the motor. They agree that the cu in is 305 but UFC dates the motor at 1980 while the 14088551 dates the motor between 86-92. No worries since it's a 305 I'm not likely to reuse it. Again thanks for the assist. Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 3:56 AM To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine I am assuming this is a small block ? N088551 - There is a 14088551...305...86-87...2...one-piece rear main seal Or could the UFO be UFC ? UFC 1980 350 van, bus, a/t, Cal M LT9 165 4 C-30 & 3500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Collector of 1965 Chevelle parts Seller of none (got to finish the car first) _ See what's new at AOL.com <http://www.aol.com?NCID=AOLCMP0030001170> and Make AOL Your <http://www.aol.com/mksplash.adp?NCID=AOLCMP0030001169> Homepage.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine
I am assuming this is a small block ? N088551 - There is a 14088551...305...86-87...2...one-piece rear main seal Or could the UFO be UFC ? UFC 1980 350 van, bus, a/t, Cal M LT9 165 4 C-30 & 3500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Collector of 1965 Chevelle parts Seller of none (got to finish the car first) ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine
Hope this helps you. The block # you have is wrong. This info is from MORTEC and nastyz28. BLOCK CASTING NUMBER The block casting number on smallblock and big block Chevy V-8 motors is located on a ledge found at the rear of the block, most often on the driver's side. This ledge is below the deck of the block and the ledge forms the mating surface between the block and the transmission bellhousing. Some of the later model blocks have the casting number on the passenger side of this ledge. The number itself can have 6, 7 or 8 numeral digits. They might look like this "361959" or "3970010" or "14015445". The block casting numbers do not have any letters in them. There are sometimes individual letters found on blocks like "GM" or "CFD" for the Central Foundry Division, but they are not part of the block casting number. Also some of the later blocks have the size of the motor shown in liters. You may see a "5.0" (305) or "5.7" (350) cast on the rear ledge of a smallblock or a "7.4" on the side of a big block 454. On the side of some later blocks the last three digits of the block casting number are cast into the block, but these are difficult to see when the engine is in a vehicle. http://www.mortec.com/location.htm Engine Code Stamping Numbers All engines are stamped with an engine ID code, consisting of assembly plant code, production date and suffix code. V8 codes are stamped on a pad just forward of the right side (passenger) cylinder head. 6 cylinder engines are stamped on the passenger side of the block behind the distributor. Click here for Chevy Engine Code Listings The engine date must precede the car build date, otherwise something is amiss. Some engine machining operations (decking) will obliterate the engine ID. Engine ID Code Example: V0101CLJ - (V = Plant, 01 = Month, 01 = Day, CLJ = Engine Suffix Code) Another example: T0830CTY - (T = Tonawanda, 08 = August, 30 = 30th day, CTY = 1970 396 Camaro, 375 hp, 11.0:1, TH400) Code Engine Plant Code Engine Plant F Flint (Motor) S Saginaw Service H Hydramatic T Tonawanda K St. Catherines, Ontario V Flint (Engine) (McKinnon Industries Canada) M GM of Mexico From: William Piper To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2007 8:58 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine All, Members of the Chevelle list, I purchased a Chevy this week and would like a little help decoding the engine. The gentlemen I bought the car from said he didn't have any idea. I'm not sure I got the numbers right and will double check them tomorrow in the daylight and a little more scrubbing on the block. Front engine boss has two sets of numbers VO507UFO and T6F526006 (I'm guessing this number is part of the VIN). The casting number retrieved from the back of the block on the pass side is N088551. This number doesn't seem to match anything I have in my data base but it appears to be the only cast number on the back of the block. Thanks for your help on this as I need to determine what I have before I can determine what to do with it. Tom
[Chevelle-list] Decoding the engine
All, Members of the Chevelle list, I purchased a Chevy this week and would like a little help decoding the engine. The gentlemen I bought the car from said he didn't have any idea. I'm not sure I got the numbers right and will double check them tomorrow in the daylight and a little more scrubbing on the block. Front engine boss has two sets of numbers VO507UFO and T6F526006 (I'm guessing this number is part of the VIN). The casting number retrieved from the back of the block on the pass side is N088551. This number doesn't seem to match anything I have in my data base but it appears to be the only cast number on the back of the block. Thanks for your help on this as I need to determine what I have before I can determine what to do with it. Tom
[Chevelle-list] decoding a 700-R-4
I was wondering if anyone can help me to decode the numbers off a 700-R-4 trans? Which numbers are the ones to use? Seems like there are numbers every where Thanks Steve ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding
Thank you very much Rich and "Shovel" Last night I got fed up and went to Barnes and Noble and just bought one of the books I needed. I should have just done that a long time ago. Thanks for your help guys...have a good weekend Ryan
Re: [Chevelle-list] Decoding
Ryan, Check this site out; http://www.impalas.com/ Might be something there for you. Rich-Original Message- From: Ryan Langstraat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Nov 2, 2005 10:12 PM To: Chevelle Chat Forum Subject: [Chevelle-list] Decoding I was wondering if someone out there knew of a good web page that decodes Impala rear end stampings? I Havent found one yet but I will keep looking... Thanks Ryan
[Chevelle-list] Decoding
I was wondering if someone out there knew of a good web page that decodes Impala rear end stampings? I Havent found one yet but I will keep looking... Thanks Ryan
