Author Topic: Engine Pad Decode  (Read 4494 times)

Offline LarryC

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Engine Pad Decode
« on: January 04, 2006, 02:37:00 pm »
I have a 74 350 engine (in a Chevy C-10 p/u) with the VIN derivative of the truck on the engine pad, and then the code: "K0530 TMM".

I am used to the mid-60's Corvette field where: for the engine code the first character designates the engine plant, the numbers represent build date, and the last 3 characters denote the vehicle/transmission/engine configuration. Is this the same on a truck? If so, how exactly does "K0530 TMM" decode?

Thanks,
Larry


Offline roundedline

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Re: Engine Pad Decode
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2006, 02:27:00 pm »
ALL GM engines follow the same stamping as what you are used to.

K0530 TMM
K = St. Catherines, Ontario
05 = May
30 = 30th

TMM = 1974 350 conv.cab 145hp 2 barrel carb C-10 & 1500

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Offline 1tonson

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vin# decode
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2006, 12:37:00 am »
if you could help?the casting in the back is 14093638 and the stamed #vo308pha can these also help determine if this smc is internal or external balanced thanks for any help


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Re: vin# decode
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2006, 04:59:00 pm »
14093638 is an '86-94 350 Block.

V - Flint Plant
03 - March
08-  8th
PHA  <- I personally don't have any info on this suffix...

That engine will be internally balanced.

Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project