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Technical engine vin decoding sbc

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Ghost28, Jul 8, 2014.

  1. Ghost28
    Joined: Nov 23, 2008
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    I have picked up a nice runnig 1957 283 4 barrel engine with the original powerglide. I have checked the casting numbers for this much information. My question is about the vin# which is F62OGC can any one figure out the code for this engine as to what it might have been in?
     
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  2. squirrel
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    F 6 20 GC was****embled in Flint on June 20th, and it was originally equipped with a 4 bbl carb and Turboglide transmission.
     
  3. Ghost28
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    Thanks. It looks like it's got all the original equipment on it. I did confirm that it was a one year 57 block by the casting numbers.
     
  4. squirrel
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    The powerglide was not original, but they had a lot of trouble with the turboglide, it could have been swapped many years ago.
     
  5. MAD 034
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    from Washington

    Another way to tell if it is an early block is the lack of side mount bosses.
     
  6. squirrel
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    the casting date on the top rear of the block will tell you when it was made, it is probably a 57, it could be a 56
     
  7. Ghost28
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    Most likely it had to be swapped. The casting number is 3731548 and what I came up with it is a one year only 57 block
     

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