1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

[Robert K.]

[Ronald L.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

What is the casting date on the block?

[Robert K.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

[Keith B.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

On the side of the block in front of the starter is the casting date. If you are on your back it will be upside down.

My guess this was a poor attempt at a restamp and poor choice of the right block to start off with.

[Dan A.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

Appreciate the effort but neither of these two photos you have posted are relevant to your search. The key at this point is the very relavent block casting date.

It is located on the passengers side, on the side of the block ahead of the starter motor. It is a small font and upside down. Format is month (an alpha character), day (two digits), and year (one digit).

Also very useful would be a photo of the area of the block just above oil filter canister. There may be a large pipe plug there.

I would post photo examples but I am away from home.

Good luck.

[Robert K.]

[Joe L.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

Bob-------

With this date code it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY that this is an original engine. In addition, in combination with the other discrepancies (i.e. block casting number, engine code stamping, lack of visible VIN, broach marks), I'd say it is confirmed that this is not the original engine. Now, with this pretty much settled, the question becomes whether this car was even an original big block

[Dick W.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

Dick, the bank might be MT

The Master has seen more blocks in his career that most could even dream about. You can go to the bank with his comments

[Robert K.]

[Keith B.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

if the car was restored or messed with over the years all the clues could be erased or added. at this point I would enjoy the car for what it is and not what it could have been

[Dick W.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question


Radiator, rear sway bar, half shaft u joint caps are just a few ways.

[Edward M.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

We need a better / clearer picture of the engine pad stamp. Cannot do much without that.

[Robert K.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

As requested, Best pictures I could get of various engine stamps.
Bob

[Larry M.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

Pic 5 pad shows circular grinding marks across the pad. Broach marks MIA.

Larry

[Rick G.]

Re: 1967 427 Engine Stamp Question

This is an example of what I believe is a real 1967 JA engine stamp pad.