Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

[Richard L.]

I have an L 11 2 (Dec 11, 1962) block needing heads and found a set dated K 17 2 (Nov 17, 1962) Would they be judged/considered correct? Car is a 300hp powerglide.

[Michael W.]

Re: Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

Dates on heads are not judged but they sound good to me.

[Timothy B.]

Re: Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

Was the (I) used for castings like cylinder heads and engine blocks, I can't remember.

[Richard L.]

Re: Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

oh, oh, good question

[Edward B.]

Re: Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

From the CAMARO RESEARCH GROUP:

For cast-in date codes on GM-produced iron and aluminum castings (engine blocks, heads, intakes, water pumps, etc.), the letter "I" was used for September, and the last month of the calendar year (December) was the letter "L". For stamped-in date codes on GM-produced components (alternators, distributors, starters, etc.), the letter "I" was not used - "I" was skipped, and "J" became September, with December being "M".

Ed

[Michael W.]

Re: Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

Was the (I) used for castings like cylinder heads and engine blocks, I can't remember.

L still immediately follows K irrespective.

[Richard L.]

Re: Head "K 17 2" correct for block "L 11 2"??

It sounds like I should snag these heads. About 30 days apart doesn't appear too exaggerated to most who've chimed in.