My newly-purchased '62 has a 327 engine which was originally coupled to a power glide tranny in a '62 full-size car (according to the engine assembly code). Is there a way of telling the horsepower of that engine without disassembling it? Also, I received my first "Driveline" today. What, exactly, does N.O.S. mean? Thanks.
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
Welcome to the NCRS Paul!
This definition appears in the section availible at the top of this page entitled "NCRS Lingo Defined". Other helpful info there too.
"NOS refers to New Old Stock. These are parts that have been laying around in their original boxes since who knows when. They differ from NORS in that the part is identical to the part used during assembly. The problem here is knowing NOS from NORS. Experience and consulting with Team Leaders, Master Judges, and other trusted sources is the only way to know."
The answer to you engine question is yes. Tell us what the stamp is and somehere can interpret it for you.
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
From what I've learned, the engine casting number, 3782870, means a 327 engine built between 1962 and 1967. The engine assembly date code, F0810S, means a 1962 327 with a powerglide transmission in a full-size car. It was assembled in Flint, MI on August 10.Comment
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
The "S" ithout an additional letter code is for the 250hp version, with PG as noted.Bill Clupper #618Comment
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
Go to "mortec.com" for information on Chevy engine casting numbers.
Go to "http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-ca...es.asp?group=5" for info on Chevy engine pad stamping suffix codes.
The "S" all by itself denotes passenger car, Powerglide, 250 HP.
You've got a very desirable block. Even though it's a passenger car block, it can easily become a Corvette block by stamping another letter after the "S". That's advanced NCRS. Stay tuned. You'll get an earful on this.
"NOS" should mean "new old stock" - a Chevy or Delco part that was built and sold as a repair or replacement part. However, today the term is usually used to hype a part that's for sale. Whenever I see "NOS", I get suspicious.Comment
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
The "F" means "Flint" - the engine assembly plant, which is correct.
"0810" means that it was machined on August 10.
The "S" means 250 HP, passenger car, Powerglide.
The year is found on the casting number. See "mortec.com" to find out where that is on your block. If the block was machined on August 10, it should have been cast a few days before that.
A block machined on August 10 would have gone into a a very early car. What's the serial number of your car? There's a web site that will tell you when your car was built by the serial number. I can't find it right now. But somebody will post it.Comment
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
Wouldn't that be cheating? Plus, I'd have to change out my tranny for a powerglide. Between the incorrect engine and the '64 M21 transmission installed in the car, I'm not going to be winning any NCRS awards soon.Comment
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Sure you can!
"Between the incorrect engine and the '64 M21 transmission installed in the car, I'm not going to be winning any NCRS awards soon."
Just put gas in the tank, a smile on your face and DRIVE to the NCRS judging meet. Owners get milage driven credit(s) for the risk of wear/tear associated with driving the car and that adder can be SIGNIFICANT (up to 10% of the car's raw base score).
Don't think just because your Corvette has lost this/that original part that it's 'unworthy' of being judged and/or being shown!Comment
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Re: Newbie Questions ('62 engine, NOC)
Paul, It all depends on your goal. Either you want to have a nice car, be active in NCRS and just drive, your going for "as original" as you can get or create something from "other" parts, it's all up to you. A non-original motor (NOM) is not a kiss of death to your car. It just shows what you have. I was fortunate enough to find an engine from a corvette that was 4 months earlier than mine. I could deck the pad and stamp my numbers into it (and maybe after I'm gone someone will) but I am leaving the original stamps in place. It might not be original to my car, but it's correct for the year. Many of us have seen "suspect" pads and that makes you wonder about other things as well.
If you like the manual vs the powerglide, and don't want to make the changes to make it look and judge right, stay with it and run the engine with the current numbers. Maybe someday the right engine will show up. In the mean time, enjoy it and enter it knowing what you have. Again, it's up to your goals. Eric 31337Comment
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