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Block casting code should be 3970010- This block was used in the 3

Same 441 casting number. Servedio Cylinder Head Development. 631-816-4911. 9:00am - 9:00pm EST. mag2555. Guru. Posts: 4625. Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:31 pm. Location: Heading for a bang up with Andromeda as we all are.camaro-parts-world. 99.9% Positive Feedback. Seller's other items Contact. Joined Dec 2005. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SBC 350 V8 ENGINE BLOCK 3970010 4 BOLT MAIN SMALL BLOCK CHEVY 1973 Chevelle at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!Jan 3, 2022 · GM engine block # 3970010 was used as early as 1968 on some 327ci engines. From 1969-1979 it was a 350ci engine. It could be a 2 or 4 bolt block used in cars, trucks and even corvettes. Casting number 3970010 is a common small block engine casting. It was used in 1968 on the 327 2-bolt engines used in the "A" body, and it was used as a 350 ...BriTon Motorsports said: Looking for original Specs in technical information on the fallowing casting number and partial engine id Casting Number :10243880 Engine ID: 1M0823 8P04. the fallowing is what I've come up with (not sure if accurate) It's a Small Block Chevy block built in Mexico somewhere near August (or possibly June) 23rd of 1996.3970010 350 block is what I'd call the normal 350 4 bolt main block. GM used millions of these over the years. Some of them have 2 bolt caps installed. same block casting is used for both 2 and 4 bolt caps. AFAIC a real 69 Z/28 302 block will have the 386 casting number and the partial VIN ending in the DZ code stamped into the front of the ...Small Block V8. Date. 1969-1980. Notes. 350, 2 bolt or 4 bolt, may be mistaken as 8970010. Added to DB. December 20, 2010 (4902 days ago) Loaded in 1 ms. There are 2,506 casting numbers in the database.Any of the caps on a stock block other then the 2482 are just a std. grey cast iron cap. Now the 400 4 bolt center caps are nodular iron cap same material as the 2482 350 center caps. Hmm, so all of the 2 bolt caps are gray, as well as #1 and #5 on 4 bolt engines, 350 and 400]. Interesting.High nickel block.Stud the bottom end,square everything (machine work).I've used this very block in several drag motors.Making 580H.P right now with one thats 7 years going strong...600 H.P is what I'd rate it at pretty easy. (best block to use IMO for a drag app.) with less than 400 cubes. Reply. 07-30-2010, 09:33 AM. # 4.Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1973 Chevrolet 350 4 Bolt Main W/Hi-Perf Camel Hump Heads & Corvette Covers.NICE at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! ... 3970010. Vintage Part. Yes. Block Type. V. Number of Cylinders. 8. Number of Valves. 16. Engine Size. 350. Fuel Type. Gasoline ...It is a 3970010 4 bolt main 350. Dished pistons with the valve relieves. Cam had one rounded off lobe and the lifter that ran on that lobe was concaved. Heads are 3998991's This seems to be a low compression smogger type motor. Other than the cam lobe all the other items including pitons are in very good shape.Ok you have a 3970010 block, now look at the date code on the back of the block. If the date code is anything higher than 71 it is a 350. 68-70 it could be a 302, 327, or 350. The 302 block had additional stamping that read DZ, most likely it is not a DZ block. Next look at the heads and crank, check the casting numbers and dates on the heads.The 3970010 block were a good place to "start" when looking for a high nickel content block. Last edited by builder; 05-03-2010 at 02:57 PM. Reply Like 05-03-2010, 03:05 PM #13 Solid LT1 ... Please show me GM documents to prove me wrong and I will retract my post. Edit: David Vizard says this in his book "Budget Building Max …For this block, it would be the '69 only. If "original" heads '69 302 heads 3947041 but, also used on the '69 350. 3970010 was a common block used from '69 to '80 on the 350. Your best bet, quickest way to find out, research the block date code and engine id# on block, if not decked. I have two of these blocks 3970010 4bm myself.2749 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Jun 25, 2015. If I remember correctly, the casting number should be located on the rear of the block, on the driver side. Just in front of the tranny mount and below where the head bolts on. The casting number should identify a range of years and models that block was used in. Les.SNTAuto Discussion starter. 1468 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Jan 12, 2013. I would like to know for sure what I have. It is a casting 3970010 block. Thepan is off and is a 2 bolt main. Is there any way to know if its a 302, 327 or 350 or did they all use the same crank and rods. Its deck has been milled so no numbers to get on right front side.The Engine Suffix Code is stamped on a block pad located immediately forward of the right hand or passenger side cylinder head. The entire engine code contains the assembly plant, month and day along with the engine suffix code. The way I have the block sitting is the 4 bolt main caps are facing down. To the left side is the oil pump and filter ...VF292800 - is an example of a over the counter crate engine. "2800" is the last 4 digits of the GM part # for the crate engine assembly. The final digit could be a year code. Another example: A Targetmaster engine (p/n 14009800) built in 1985 could have a code stamped as follows: A0198005 (A = january, 01, 9800 = pn, 5 = 1985).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 other individual letters found on blocks like “GM” or “CFD” for the Central Foundry Division, but they are not part of the block ...1 post · Joined 2011. #11 · Jul 7, 2011. Ray J Neal said: Based on the suffix TJA I found it is one of two motors. 1973, 160hp conversion cab truck, or 1979, 165hp forward cab w/ AT. Based on the 3998991 heads (1972/1973) I would think it is the 160HP model. So Pretty much LOW compression motor.Chris agree with others on sonic test, but personally I'd look for another block. The 350 4 bolt blocks are plentiful and often you can get them for free. I've had a 350 +.030 block crack the entire length of the #1 cylinder and also on the outside just below the deck between cylinders 3 & 5. Also cracked two 350 blocks that were +.060.If you are looking for information on how to decode the suffix codes and stamped numbers on your small block Chevy engine, this webpage is for you. It covers the codes from TJT to TXB, and explains what they mean in terms of year, CID, application, VIN, HP, and more. You can also find links to other related webpages that cover different ranges of codes. Learn more about your small block Chevy ...The first place we typically look is the casting number on the back of the block. There are dozens of numbers used from 1955 through the '90s, but there are a few standouts that indicate a performance engine. Common casting numbers for performance engines include 3970010, but ours reads 3956618, another great number to put in your memory bank.Apr 14, 2023 · 3970010 - This is a small block V8 engine that was produced from 1969 to 1980. It was used in a variety of GM trucks, including the Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, and Nova. 14015445 - This is another small block V8 engine that was produced from 1975 to 1985. It was used in the Chevrolet C/K truck and the GMC Sierra.My 3970010 350 block is a 10 and I'm sure it'll wear just fine as most blocks of that era were 10's. '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley ...On the block, back of the driver side: GM 3970010. So it is a 350 cu. in, right? 2. On the block, back of the passenger side: could not find date code. ... The 3970010 block is probably the most plentiful small block casting ever, and just happens to be ripe for using to build a 302, 327, 350 or 383. It's only a crankshaft and piston pin height ...It is a 3970010 4 bolt main 350. Dished pistons with the valve relieves. Cam had one rounded off lobe and the lifter that ran on that lobe was concaved. Heads are 3998991's This seems to be a low compression smogger type motor. Other than the cam lobe all the other items including pitons are in very good shape.That casting number is the most common 4" bore block that GM ever made. Depending on your use, the clearance could change. High performance and racing engines usually use clearances a little loose to compensate for higher oil volume and pressures. For a stock rebuild I shoot for between .002 and .003, trying to get right around .0025. Garythis engine is a 1973 to 1979 small block 350 out of a truck. the 1973 to 1979 350 small blocks where exactly the same through those years. Gary. Category: GM. Satisfied Customers: Experience: 15 years gm master tech/15 years ASE master tech. Verified. Gary and 87 other GM Specialists are ready to help you. Gary.The number is 3970010. Ok, It seems the numbers and letters you posted go nowhere. You know 3970010 is either a 1968 327 block and a 1969-1979 350 block. You will have to get some other codes to figure this out. The small block Casting Date is located on driver side rear of block on flange forward of bellhousing.The 3970010 block were a good place to "start" when looking for a high nickel content block. Last edited by builder; 05-03-2010 at 02:57 PM. Reply Like 05-03-2010, 03:05 PM #13 Solid LT1 ... Please show me GM documents to prove me wrong and I will retract my post. Edit: David Vizard says this in his book "Budget Building Max …Same 441 casting number. Servedio Cylinder Head Development. 631-816-4911. 9:00am - 9:00pm EST. mag2555. Guru. Posts: 4625. Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2011 3:31 pm. Location: Heading for a bang up with Andromeda as we all are.If its just a block all three had the same bore (as mentioned above) So finding a 3.25 stroke crank will get you a 327. If its a whole motor (seeing that you can measure the bore) I would assume the heads off. you could rotate the crank and see how far the piston goes down in the bore. 3' 302, 3.25" 327, 3.48" 350, 3.75" 383 etc. Like.GM 3970010 SB Chevy Block, 4-Bolt Caps, 4.000 Bore, D-6-77, Camaro, Corvette. 1 watched in the last 24 hours. Condition: Used UsedThats a common high nickel block.Should have an 010 under the timing cover.Good block a 2bolt one of these is better than a 4 bolt newer block were they skimpt on materials. The heads are good factory heads for mild performance if you can redo them with just guides and a valve job go for it if they need seats etc...look for something better.The 3970010 block is probably the most common "350" block there is. As stated it can be any 4.00" bore motor of the 3 possible. More than likely its a 350 that someone has changed the timing cover on, or maybe a car engine. ... 77 Chevy K10 Custom Deluxe-Dad's first truck 69 Chevy C30 flatbed-Grandpa's farm truck 1950 International L-112 ...If you are looking for information on how to decode the suffix codes and stamped numbers on your small block Chevy engine, this webpage is for you. It covers the codes from TJT to TXB, and explains what they mean in terms of year, CID, application, VIN, HP, and more. You can also find links to other related webpages that cover different ranges of codes. Learn more about your small block Chevy ...I have a 3970010 block in my 69 camaro that is stamped "CEB1362" on the pad behind the alternator. ... A forum community dedicated to 1st generation Chevy Camaros owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, builds, restoration, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, reviews, and more! ...Tin and Nickel are shown as percentages in numbers cast into the block under the timing chain cover. A "high nickel" block will have either "010" or "020", which indicates 10% and 20% nickel, accordingly. The best blocks have both tin and nickel, and show two numbers: 010 and 020, which means the block has 10% tin and 20% nickel. Lack of any ...Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, and if you run a website or write for a blog, please link to our site! Chevy V8 Casting Number Locations. Chevy V8 SBC Block and Head Casting Numbers. Chevy V8 BBC Block and Head Casting Numbers. Chevy V8 "W" Motor 348-409 Casting Numbers. Chevy V8 Crankshaft Casting Numbers.item 7 GMC 3970010 CHEVROLET 350 4 BOLT MAIN BARE BLOCK W/ END CAPS .30 OVER OEM 1975 GMC 3970010 CHEVROLET 350 4 BOLT MAIN BARE BLOCK W/ END CAPS .30 OVER OEM 1975. $800.00. See all 9 - listings for this product. Ratings and Reviews. Learn more. Write a review. 4.2. 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 product ratings.Received 1 Like on 1 Post. 3970010 block was used for 190hp and 250 hp. Get the suffix code of the engine pad on the passenger side and I can tell you which one it is. It will be a three letters like CKZ, CLH. Reply Like. 05-04-2006, 05:46 PM.Sep 15, 2022 · The Chevy big/small-block engine VIN (vehicle identification number) is a combination of digits that indicate the type of vehicle the engine is installed in, the model year, and the assembly plant. The engine VIN also contains six digits that are used to denote the last six digits of the vehicle’s VIN. The engine’s VIN is important to some ...Apr 11, 2008 · For this block, it would be the '69 only. If "original" heads '69 302 heads 3947041 but, also used on the '69 350. 3970010 was a common block used from '69 to '80 on the 350. Your best bet, quickest way to find out, research the block date code and engine id# on block, if not decked. I have two of these blocks 3970010 4bm myself.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 other individual letters found on blocks like “GM” or “CFD” for the Central Foundry Division, but they are not part of the block casting number.Oct 14, 2015 · Looking to ID further. Looking at a Chevy engine with the 3970010 casting number and trying to find out more info. The numbers on the machined pad on the front passenger side of the block are 151420105 K10 3P CMJ. From the info I'm looking at the CMJ means "1974 350 T400 Police" or "1980 305 full size/Camaro", but shouldn't the 9 digit VIN code ...Re: Chevy 350 block info? Your block code TAX with casting number 3970010 is a standard 1970 truck block C10-3500 series, 255HP, 4 barrel carb. That block was introduced in May of 1969 and was used through model year 1975. It's your good ole early 1970's 4 bolt main truck block. Yes, the "Nickel" myth is just that, a myth!Oct 6, 2022 · High Nickel GM #3970010 Engine Block "010 020" Marked Block decoding High Nickel! I estimate this motor makes around 420hp at 5500rpm and around 450ft lbs torque. The balance is also correct 8" GM balancer correct for the timing cover.CHEVY 350 ENGINE BLOCK 3970010 E-22-6 CHS STD BORE GOOD BUILDER. ENGINE BLOCK - CRANKSHAFT STD/STD - NEW .030 FLAT TOP PISTONS USA. AND RECONDITIONED RODS. $900.00 ALSO HAVE .040 and .060 PISTONS USA. AVAILABLE. post id: 7729415770. posted: 2 months ago. updated: 11 days ago.I have a 3970010 block in my 69 camaro that is stamped "CEB1362" on the pad behind the alternator. ... A forum community dedicated to 1st generation Chevy Camaros owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, builds, restoration, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, reviews, and more! ...Chevy Casting Number identification including Block casting numbers, cylinder head casting numbers, Crankshaft and intake casting numbers. ... 3970010. 69-79. 302/350. car & Truck 2 & 4-Bolt Most common. 3970014. 68-79. 350. car & Truck 2 & 4-Bolt. 3970020. ... GM Fast burn 62 CC 210 CC intake runner angle plug Vortec. 12480005. 346. 0.Block Cylinder Head Intake Exhaust Manifold (LH) Exhaust Manifold (RH) wdt_ID Corvette Year Engine Type Block Cylinder Head Intake Exhaust Manifold (LH) Exhaust Manifold (RH) ... 3970010: 3927186: 3965577: 3846559: 3932465: 33: 1970: 350 - 300 HP Base (Late) 3970010: 3927186: 3965577: 3846559: 3989036: 34: 1970: 350 - …GM engine block # 3970010 was used as early as 1968 on some 327ci engines. From 1969-1979 it was a 350ci engine. It could be a 2 or 4 bolt block used in cars, trucks and even corvettes.The 350 Im putting together is a 3970010 block with 333882 heads. The stamp on the pad is K10 27 CKL Would love the help. ... A forum community dedicated to Chevrolet Nova owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!3970010 shows 68-1969 327 2 bolt and also shows 69-1979 3970010 350 185 370 2. This id # located on drivers side rear engine block stamped on pad. R.S.rear engine block has c-110 on it and R.S. front engine block has 12347 and drivers side of block 371 and 386 and 11618N suffix code should be the 12347# but no luck help please350 to 383 conversion. My 74 350 block number is 3970010. A number that ends with 010indicates a high nickle block, which is the good block to have. The nickle content alloyed with the steel does not only make the block stonger, in most cases the foundry that casted the 010 blocks have less core shift. Core shift causes a lot of unforseen ...How To Determine Whether Your Small-Block Chevy is a Builder or a Boat Anchor. By Tommy Lee Byrd – Photography by the Author. ... Common casting numbers for performance engines include 3970010, but ours reads 3956618, another great number to put in your memory bank. This means the engine could be a ’69 DZ302, a ’68-69 327, or …3970010 350 70 Corvette 300, 350, 370 HP Bolt Main 3970010 350 71 Corvette 270, 330 HP, 4 Bolt Main ... There's no such thing as a "302 block" - 302's used the same 350 block as millions of other Chevy cars and trucks; just had different crank, rods, and pistons installed in it. Save Share.GM engine block # 3970010 was used as early as 1968 on some 327ci engines. From 1969-1979 it was a 350ci engine. It could be a 2 or 4 bolt block used in cars, trucks and even corvettes.The casting # of 3970010 indicates a 1968-1979 4.000" bore block casting....so the 1965 Corvette stamped code of "HV" for a 327/350 HP engine cannot apply here...it isn't a "corvette motor", based off the "HV" code being used in 1965, and this block wasn't even cast yet at that time. There are many of the truck, industrial, agricultural, marine ...1969 Camaro Z28 DZ 302 Engine Block, GM Original Used Vintage 302 DZ 4 bolt main engine block for your 69 Camaro. Block GM part number 3932386, only used from Aug of 68 through Jan of 69. Casting date of I 4 8 which is Sept 4th 1968. VIN number 19N508216 equals the 8216 unit built. V0906DZ is Flint Michigan built September the 6th assembly date.OK, there is no number number or pad like you mention. . .anywhere on the block. . .there is the number 0288 on the back of the block ~centerline on the top of the bellhousing mating surface and there is this number series on the driver's side of the block towards the rear 010 020 171. . .the only other number on the block anywhere is a larging casting number S 010 on both sides of the block ...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. ... 3970010: 302: 69: Camaro Z/28 - 4 bolt main bearings: 3970010: 327: 69: 2 bolt main bearings - trucks: 3970010: 350: 69 - 80: 2 or 4 bolt main bearings: 3970014: 350: 70 - 76:Block Casting Number = 3970010; 1969-1979, 302/350 cid, car & Truck, 2 & 4-Bolt Mains, 4 Bolt Most common. This covers a huge array of engines. An interesting thing happened in Chevy plants sometime during the 1971 model year production; early in 1970, Congress past a law requiring all U.S. auto manufacturers to standardize the …. Here's the applications that I found: 397001Loaded in 1 ms.. There are 2,506 casting numbers in Here's a quote from the Chevrolet Small Block V8 Interchange Manual. ... SBC # 3970010 is this a good block? Also forgot to mention this block was used for both 327 and 350 cubic in. motors. Became a 350 for 68 up in most Chev. lines. Block usually will have the 10/20 tin nickel content. However, it can come in either a 2 or 4 bolt main ... 1970 Chevy Nova Jan 26, 2023 #1 Looking fo Chevy 350 engine block 3970010 for sale in surprise, az. Gm 350 engine block #3970010 chevy truck chevroletChevrolet chevy 350 v8 small block engine 3970010 Sbc 350 v8 engine motor block 3970010 2 bolt main small block chevy 30Sbc 350 v8 engine motor block 3970010 2 bolt main small block chevy 30. 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