Can't find that casting number - but it could be either a 307 or a 350.
A list of small block casting numbers can be found here: http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php
39700XX is almost at the bottom of the list.
3970044
what does the casting number GM 3892657 say about this engine block
What Chevy engine block has the castin I mean casting number 397004
that would be the casting number of a Chevy 350
The casting number will tell you what block it is, but in some cases the block will be more than one displacement. IE 302, 327, 350ci on the same casting number (chevy)
check the engine block casting number
A small or big block Chevy have a casting number on the top of the block behind the driver side head. MorTec has Chevy casting numbers listed online.
Try mortec.com.
350 cu/in block used in GM Goodwrench Crate Motor. Made in Mexico.
this was done during the initial casting of the block and heads. it tells you what car it was on and size of motors and the size of cc the head is. some block casting and not very correct. i have a bbc 396 that has acasting of " hi perf pass truck" there is no such thing. just " hi perf pass", or" truck". head casting a alot more accurate tho. hope this helps.
What year and size engine has casting number B1378704E
chevy 350
Chevrolet 454 C.I Big Block 1973-79 2 Bolt Main