The stamped # on the pad is not the date code. Others on the list know how to
decipher the engine ID # you found, I don't. You are on target how to decipher
the
date code. You will find it lower and almost behind the starter. It's embossed
or
cast in the block.
Grant
"Mager,Lloyd" wrote:
> It looks as if it is stamped in a pad slightly in front of the starter. You
> look straight down at the engine to view it. Am i looking in the wrong
> location?
>
> trks@javanet.com on 02/01/2000 12:40:25 AM
> Please respond to trks@javanet.com @ INTERNET
> To: Lloyd F Mager/LAKE/CAPD/ABBOTT@ABBOTT
> cc: mkluth@oregontrail.net @ INTERNET
> Subject: Re: Engine ID help?
>
> Is the number in question stamped in a pad or is it cast with the block?
>
> Grant
>
> "Mager,Lloyd" wrote:
>
> > Mike Kluth & Grant Galbraith,
> >
> > I have seen your web site on how to identify my engine cast number.
> >
> > I have an inline (6 cyl) Engine that I believe came out of a 1950's Chevy
> > truck. I want to rebuild it and install it
> > in my 1949 truck to replace the original 216 engine.
> >
> > I looked just above the starter on this 235 and found a letter followed by
> 3
> > numbers and another letter.
> > The number I found is F725A. I have checked and rechecked and believe these
> > numbers to be accurate.
> > If the letter stands for the month, the next one to two digits are the day
> > of the month
> > and the last is the year, then this number makes no sense to me.
> >
> > I am not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, but does this number make
> any
> > sense to you?
> >
> > Please hekp if you can find the time.
> >
> > Lloyd Mager
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