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: 70 396 Head Casting Numbers


ccpd166
Sep 1st, 08, 2:29 PM
Anybody know the correct head casting numbers??

Mike
Sep 1st, 08, 2:41 PM
http://www.chevymania.com/partsid/

ccpd166
Sep 1st, 08, 5:22 PM
Ok check my heads 3964290 = heads from an L-78 Now what the hell enging do I have? Do I even have an L-34. Could this explain why I have a double pumper holly insted of a quad? How can I reseach this more?

ccpd166
Sep 1st, 08, 5:25 PM
I checked the heads. 3964290 = L-78 I thought I had a L-34 whats the differance? Is this why I have a Holly Double pumper instead of a q-Jet? I already have the correct intake and a q-jet awaiting install. Now what? did I waste my money??? How can I research this further?

animal69
Sep 1st, 08, 5:40 PM
1970 was a long time ago and parts do get changed. You need more numbers to tell what your engine was from the factory. There is a casting number on the top of the block behind the driver's side head. There is also a stamped number on a pad at the front of the passenger side head just behind the alternator. With those numbers we can get you closer to what you have.
http://www.mortec.com/bbc.htm will give casting numbers.
http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php will give you engine codes.

Mike
Sep 1st, 08, 6:57 PM
3964290 isn't the L-78 head.
3964290 = 396/402/427/454 ,69-70 ,2.06/1.77 ,100cc Oval port
3964291 is.
3964291 = 396/402/427/454 ,69-70 ,2.19/1.88 ,108cc L-78/L-71/L-72/LS-6 Rectangular port 325cc intake
Post your Engine ID - top right in pic
http://www.yearone.com/updatedsinglepages/Id_info/gm_engine_id/gmidimages/endinedetail1.jpg

ccpd166
Sep 1st, 08, 7:54 PM
Ok, so the heads are correct for a 396 I will check the eng cast tomorrow.

Mike
Sep 1st, 08, 7:58 PM
CTX = 70 ,402 ,Chevelle ,350hp ,L-34 ,4-Spd ,4-Brl

Verify the code tomorrow.

ccpd166
Sep 1st, 08, 8:40 PM
Mike, I will send you a pic of the pad...could be a re-stamp