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palerider · 03-23-2019, 12:09 AM

Anyone know how to read the plate on the side of this 400 I got other day. reads 72-CJ 428 and the Trans SN from what I found 72 truck year and 396 BB does this sound correct or ? Thanks

palerider · 03-23-2019, 10:16 AM

any trans guys here ??

**jocko** · 03-23-2019, 01:31 PM

There were no 396 engines in 72 (so am not sure the SN lookup you used is reliable), however, TH400 would be the correct trans for a 72 (2WD only) that came with a 402.

TH400 SN is usually stamped on driver side just above the pan rail - any additional info there?

**Steeveedee** · 03-23-2019, 02:01 PM

CJ-428 looks like F*%d nomenclature.

Somebody will turn up eventually who can tell you what the CJ means.

palerider · 03-23-2019, 02:18 PM

The CJ stands for chevy truck or Suburban 72 was year I guess the one I used shows 396 in 72 for 3/4 ton suburban I will post the site when I get home what site you all using to decode.?

palerider · 03-23-2019, 02:20 PM

I think the 428 is year code?

**FirstOwner69** · 03-23-2019, 03:59 PM

There is a lot of discussion about decoding engines and transmissions in these threads including discussion about my TH400.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=69t+328

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69t+328&page=3

Do you have a picture of the tag that is riveted to your transmission?

I believe the J in the code (CJ) you supplied indicates it is for a big block.

palerider · 03-23-2019, 04:57 PM

Yes will post later thanks.

PepperTreeGarage · 03-23-2019, 10:46 PM

402 is a 396 bored .030 over. More here----- https://itstillruns.com/history-chev...e-7750247.html

palerider · 03-23-2019, 11:38 PM

http://6454333956132_5222136428946784256_n[/IMG] http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1553399124

palerider · 03-23-2019, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PepperTreeGarage

402 is a 396 bored .030 over. More here----- https://itstillruns.com/history-chev...e-7750247.html

Great info thanks

palerider · 03-23-2019, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

There is a lot of discussion about decoding engines and transmissions in these threads including discussion about my TH400.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=69t+328

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69t+328&page=3

Do you have a picture of the tag that is riveted to your transmission?

I believe the J in the code (CJ) you supplied indicates it is for a big block.

Thanks great info posted the photo of tag

palerider · 03-23-2019, 11:50 PM

http://www.teufert.net/trans/t-400.htm This is the one that had 396 for 71-72 chevy truck

palerider · 03-23-2019, 11:57 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1553399786

**FirstOwner69** · 03-24-2019, 01:18 AM

I think you've pretty much nailed it. I'm no expert (bruceman1968 is), but I'd say the trans is for a big block 1972 2 wheel drive truck, serial number 25605 built April 28, 1972.

palerider · 03-24-2019, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I think you've pretty much nailed it. I'm no expert (bruceman1968 is), but I'd say the trans is for a big block 1972 2 wheel drive truck, serial number 25605 built April 28, 1972.

Thanks for the help anyway I think it will work for what I need.

03-23-2019, 12:09 AM	#1
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	72 400 Transmission Anyone know how to read the plate on the side of this 400 I got other day. reads 72-CJ 428 and the Trans SN from what I found 72 truck year and 396 BB does this sound correct or ? Thanks

03-23-2019, 10:16 AM	#2
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission any trans guys here ??

03-23-2019, 01:31 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,933	Re: 72 400 Transmission There were no 396 engines in 72 (so am not sure the SN lookup you used is reliable), however, TH400 would be the correct trans for a 72 (2WD only) that came with a 402. TH400 SN is usually stamped on driver side just above the pan rail - any additional info there?

03-23-2019, 02:01 PM	#4
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,086	Re: 72 400 Transmission CJ-428 looks like F*%d nomenclature. Somebody will turn up eventually who can tell you what the CJ means. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-23-2019, 02:18 PM	#5
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission The CJ stands for chevy truck or Suburban 72 was year I guess the one I used shows 396 in 72 for 3/4 ton suburban I will post the site when I get home what site you all using to decode.?

03-23-2019, 02:20 PM	#6
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission I think the 428 is year code?

03-23-2019, 03:59 PM	#7
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: 72 400 Transmission There is a lot of discussion about decoding engines and transmissions in these threads including discussion about my TH400. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=69t+328 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69t+328&page=3 Do you have a picture of the tag that is riveted to your transmission? I believe the J in the code (CJ) you supplied indicates it is for a big block.

03-23-2019, 04:57 PM	#8
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission Yes will post later thanks.

03-23-2019, 10:46 PM	#9
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: 72 400 Transmission 402 is a 396 bored .030 over. More here----- https://itstillruns.com/history-chev...e-7750247.html

03-23-2019, 11:38 PM	#10
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission http://6454333956132_5222136428946784256_n[/IMG] http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1553399124 Attached Images Last edited by palerider; 03-23-2019 at 11:46 PM.

03-23-2019, 11:50 PM	#13
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission http://www.teufert.net/trans/t-400.htm This is the one that had 396 for 71-72 chevy truck Last edited by palerider; 03-23-2019 at 11:52 PM. Reason: adding more info

03-23-2019, 11:57 PM	#14
palerider Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Camel Hump Virginia Posts: 57	Re: 72 400 Transmission http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1553399786 Attached Images

03-24-2019, 01:18 AM	#15
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: 72 400 Transmission I think you've pretty much nailed it. I'm no expert (bruceman1968 is), but I'd say the trans is for a big block 1972 2 wheel drive truck, serial number 25605 built April 28, 1972.



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