Engine Block Identify?

[Stubby 57]

Am trying to identify an engine block #3896948 found in a 1959 Corvette. We know it's not original. Where does it really belong to? Please Help; the date is H196. Thanks in advance.

[Eric / 62 puzzle]

Re: Engine Block Identify?

Stubby, According to the info that I have on hand, the casting number that you have is for a 283 block used in Chevrolet Chevelle and light truck models. Your casting date I indicates a month of June(H) with the date (19) of the year 66(6). This block will fit for your application, unfortunately it is incorrect for numbers use. Hope this helps, Eric

[Stubby 57]

Re: Engine Block Identify?

Eric:

Thanks for the good information!!!

Stubby 57

[Jlayton]

Re: Engine Block Identify?

How does (H) get to be June? Thought eighth letter of alphabet was 8th month of year. Hence, 8=Aug. ?? JackNcrs#896

[Eric / 62 puzzle]

Re; Date stamp on engine

Hello Jack, As I had stated, using the information that I have available, I put the engine fitment to the model and year that I had posted earlier. I have seen date codes use the letter H for June however, after re-checking, this is a transmission code application. Sorry for the month error as I went one page to far in my notes. Eric ncrs31337

[Jack H.]

Re: Engine Block Identify?

Coming into this thread apparently way late. But, gotta watch alpha month codes! Some (like body build date and other key castings) follow the production MY (A=first month of production) while most others follow the calendar year (A=Jan). NCRS Judging Guides as well as other sources (Noland Adams) define which system applies to what....