Decode this 302 block for me
 

This is my 302 block in my car that I have had since the mid 80's and want to

know the year and any other info. I know that it is a "CE" block but what year?

Standard 4" bore...1178 crank...#3927172 Pistons...#340292 {Pass} J44 16 GM49

Cast clock 1:00 Heads

#340292 {Driver} J44 16 GM49 cast clock 1:30 Heads

Numbers that were on the whole block...

CE4N31826

3970010

010

020

33

TDN

L198

GH509

Dave
67 Nova Boy

Re: Decode this 302 block for me
 

CE4 is 74. 3970010 is 302, 350 2 and 4 bolt. L 14 8 isn't the casting date is it? The 292 heads are peanut plug angle plug heads with the blocked heat riser made in October 74. Great heads. I have them on my 302.
Buddy

Re: Decode this 302 block for me
 

If L198 is back on the area where the bell housing bolts on may be the date. May read as Dec. 19th of 1978.

Re: Decode this 302 block for me
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: [email protected]</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If L198 is back on the area where the bell housing bolts on may be the date. May read as Dec. 19th of 1978. </div></div>

I don't think so. 010 blocks cast 1978 and later had a passenger side dip stick and a short ID pad.

Re: Decode this 302 block for me
 

I'm thinking that it is actually L 19 3 dec 19,73. Dave, check and see if that 8 is a 3!

Re: Decode this 302 block for me
 

Will do...might be tough with the cross ram in the way! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Dave
67 Nova Boy