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Old 01-09-2012, 04:58 PM   #16
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Smile Re: Newby Overhauling a 283

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Originally Posted by Toshab View Post
I've never heard of this. What kind of numbers am I looking for?
Here, these pages should help. What you are looking for is the casting number on the back of the block.

Where to find the numbers:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...01eu3.jpg/sr=1

What they mean:
http://www.nastyz28.com/sbchevy/sblock.php

Keep in mind, the casting number and block date code are raised since they were part of the mold. The engine ID on the front pad are stamped.
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