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**WETOWM** · 06-25-2011, 12:53 PM

I am new to the trucks i have a 70 c10 with a 350 engine is the vin stamped by the oil filter like the cars ? If not where do i need to look ? Also what about the th 350 transmission is there a vin stamped on it also ?

**leddzepp** · 06-25-2011, 01:00 PM

No VIN on truck engines. There is a code stamped into the block, just in front of the passenger side head. If you are trying to see if the engine is original to the truck, the only way is if you have the original build sheet or protecto plate that will have the engine code listed on it.

tantrumpipeline · 06-25-2011, 01:04 PM

there is also a stamp on the back below the drivers head you can see with a mirror without removing anything if I remember correctly and then it's easy to find the origin on here

ChevLoRay · 06-25-2011, 01:05 PM

There are lists of engine codes (LMC truck has one in their catalog) that will at least tell you if the identifying letter codes at the end of the ID, are applicable to your particular (year/model) truck.

In my case, the last two letters indicated it was in the same year/model as my truck. I don't have the build sheet, nor the Protect-O-Plate for my truck, but I'm satisfied that my block is the one my truck came with from the git-go.

**WETOWM** · 06-25-2011, 01:12 PM

well then i would think mine is the original my truck was built 02 /70 and the build date stamped on the block is VO217TAY

bruceman1968 · 06-25-2011, 01:28 PM

Code TAY= 70 350 Truck 255 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C 10 & C 20, 4X4

72TealnWhite · 06-27-2011, 08:31 AM

anyone have a decoder much like the vin: or what am i looking for 72 chevy 350 auto 4x2 ext

thanks

GASoline71 · 06-27-2011, 09:46 AM

There is a VIN decoder in the front of every LMC catalog.

Gary

72TealnWhite · 06-28-2011, 01:26 PM

for the engine block vin? darn, i don't think i have a lmc catalog layin aroundh .

trying to match truck to motor ..
thanks
nate

bruceman1968 · 06-28-2011, 02:10 PM

The engine block vin is called the block casting number. To decode your block casting number try here.
http://www.chevymania.com/ Click on parts ID, and then blocks.

06-25-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
WETOWM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ST LOUIS MO Posts: 2,096	Engine block vin I am new to the trucks i have a 70 c10 with a 350 engine is the vin stamped by the oil filter like the cars ? If not where do i need to look ? Also what about the th 350 transmission is there a vin stamped on it also ? Last edited by WETOWM; 06-25-2011 at 12:54 PM.

06-25-2011, 01:00 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: Engine block vin No VIN on truck engines. There is a code stamped into the block, just in front of the passenger side head. If you are trying to see if the engine is original to the truck, the only way is if you have the original build sheet or protecto plate that will have the engine code listed on it. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-25-2011, 01:04 PM	#3
tantrumpipeline Master Procrastinator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grande Prairie AB Canada Posts: 1,128	Re: Engine block vin there is also a stamp on the back below the drivers head you can see with a mirror without removing anything if I remember correctly and then it's easy to find the origin on here __________________ My Buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=395506 20 Duramax tow pig 68 2wd short stepper project 77 2wd short fleet beater 52 short project

06-25-2011, 01:05 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Engine block vin There are lists of engine codes (LMC truck has one in their catalog) that will at least tell you if the identifying letter codes at the end of the ID, are applicable to your particular (year/model) truck. In my case, the last two letters indicated it was in the same year/model as my truck. I don't have the build sheet, nor the Protect-O-Plate for my truck, but I'm satisfied that my block is the one my truck came with from the git-go. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-25-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
WETOWM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: ST LOUIS MO Posts: 2,096	Re: Engine block vin well then i would think mine is the original my truck was built 02 /70 and the build date stamped on the block is VO217TAY

06-25-2011, 01:28 PM	#6
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Engine block vin Code TAY= 70 350 Truck 255 LS-9 TH 350 4-Brl C 10 & C 20, 4X4 __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 06-25-2011 at 01:29 PM.

06-27-2011, 08:31 AM	#7
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Engine block vin anyone have a decoder much like the vin: or what am i looking for 72 chevy 350 auto 4x2 ext thanks

06-28-2011, 01:26 PM	#9
72TealnWhite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Engine block vin for the engine block vin? darn, i don't think i have a lmc catalog layin aroundh . trying to match truck to motor .. thanks nate

06-28-2011, 02:10 PM	#10
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Engine block vin The engine block vin is called the block casting number. To decode your block casting number try here. http://www.chevymania.com/ Click on parts ID, and then blocks. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS



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