I just picked up this 283 and I'm having trouble figuring out it's details. Front of the motor on the left side is F0709DE. Back of block is 3849852 and F235. @squirrel ?
F 23 5 means June 23 1965 casting date F 0709 means assembled in Flint on July 9th DE means 2bbl automatic 195 hp 9.25:1 compression 283 from a 65 Chevelle,