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.
This number will tell you what year and what moter the heads will fit.There are books put out for this purpose.
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V1 stands for 6 cylinder V4 is 8 cylinder. Your six could be one of 2 6 cylinder check the block casting number for 225 for the big 6
Remove the valve cover and you will see it stamped into the top of the head.
I don't believe 378999 is a valid casting number for a block or head, however, check the website,www.mortec.com, for SBC casting number information. For Chevy cylinder head specs, try this one: http://www.73-87.com/chevy_ids/sbheads.htm And, another good site for block suffix codes, block casting numbers, and cylinder head specs: http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-engine-codes.asp Thanks, dave
3998993 is from 72 or 73 307 or 350. 75 cc chambers.
The one I have with that block number (4097080) came from a Hyster forklift. Not sure, but believe it is the 188cid (not the 153cid).
333882 is the identifying number for that head. If you combine with Block, Manifold and Exhaust castings, you will find out from which vehicle your engine came.
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