Hi I'm a newbie sorry if I posted in wrong section. But I'm looking to buy a 350 owner said that it was a L48 350 from a 67 camaro These are the casting number he sent me in a picture.. 29gm 3970010 V1i08TDR If I need something else to be able to decode please let me any help is very appreciated.
Any assembly code that begins with a "T" ( the last three letters) in your case TDR came out of a truck....they made that block from 1969 into the late 70s...so definitely not 67 Camaro
Also, regardless of the year or what the numbers say, it couldn't possibly be a Camaro engine either, because ALL used small block Chevy engines, regardless of their origin are "out of a Corvette". Everyone knows that!!! Mart3406 ================
Thanks what does the 3970010 number mean is that Just a common block? Should I still be interested in engine? He wants 600 and its complete. Looks like in great condition.
So are you saying its. Big block? I'm a newbie* to 350's I've only messed with my old 235 for the last 5 years.
It,s just more or less a common 72 truck engine, The heads not to good for speed, They most likely are 74 to 76 cc heads I,ve a 72 gmc just like it , run,s ok not to fast,lol but I got 291 heads that I,m going to put on them, and a 488 cam, Sould bring it to life a little more, If you engine has a 4 bolt main, that,s good,,,,,That,s About all I have For now, Have a good one Bill
Thanks bill. Is there any issues in running it in a car? The owner said the they are oval port heads? Nice engine with upgraded coil. Nice powder coat on it and wants 600 good deal? Thanks
I wouldn't pay a done for it unless I heard it run and did a compression test on it. I have been told many things when buying engines and doing a compression check on them sure saved me from wasting money and time on junk that seller claimed was good.
never have heard a sbc head described as oval port (except new style brodix) 67 would have first year 350...thinking Camaro only.
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