[64malss468]

hey guys i just got a free sbc short block anyway the vin is 3970010 the #s on the other side say e176 its a 4 bolt.
any other way i can tell for sure what it is and if it has a steel crank or not? thanks- Joey

the info i found says

3970010....327.....69....2 bolt...Trucks and industrial

3970010....350...69-80...2 or 4 bolt

3970010....302.....69....4 bolt...Z-28 Camaro

 

[Mike]

Get the Engine ID Number -top right in pic:

 

[64malss468]

Get the Engine ID Number -top right in pic:

the vin is as follows c6s201367 then ther is a vo528txd i looked on mortec but didnt see anything on vins just castings thanks again - Joey

 

[Mike]

Theres 3 with that code but yours is:
TXD =76 ,350 ,Truck (C-20 & C-30) ,165hp ,LS-9 rpo code ,w/TH 350 & 4-Brl C-20 & C-30

http://www.ajgeneral.com/chevy_crankshaft_casting_numbers/

 

[64malss468]

Theres 3 with that code but yours is:
TXD =76 ,350 ,Truck (C-20 & C-30) ,165hp ,LS-9 rpo code ,w/TH 350 & 4-Brl C-20 & C-30

http://www.ajgeneral.com/chevy_crankshaft_casting_numbers/

crank has a 1182....steel?? or cast?? thanks again...
nevermind i missed your link there:clonk: