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  • Robert D.
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    • September 11, 2016
    • 8

    CE Block

    Looking at C2. Owner says it has a CE Block. What does this mean?
  • Sven C.
    Very Frequent User
    • July 18, 2015
    • 187

    #2
    Re: CE Block

    From what I understand it means Counter Exchange block or replacement.
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    • Don H.
      Extremely Frequent Poster
      • December 1, 1981
      • 1487

      #3
      Re: CE Block

      Yes, it is an over the counter replacement block. If you do a search here, there have been previous discussions on that subject.

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      • Jim D.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • June 30, 1985
        • 2883

        #4
        Re: CE Block

        Do a search and you'll find that "CE" stands for Chevrolet Engine. I know, I have one. John Hinckley posted on this subject and clearly explained why they were stamped "CE".

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        • Robert D.
          Expired
          • September 11, 2016
          • 8

          #5
          Re: CE Block

          Originally posted by Jim Durham (8797)
          Do a search and you'll find that "CE" stands for Chevrolet Engine. I know, I have one. John Hinckley posted on this subject and clearly explained why they were stamped "CE".

          Good Morning

          I searched and only found questions about CE blocks. Can you direct me to the response you reference by John Hinckley, please?

          Thank you,
          Robert

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          • Jim D.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • June 30, 1985
            • 2883

            #6
            Re: CE Block

            Originally posted by Robert Dilliplane (62787)
            Good Morning

            I searched and only found questions about CE blocks. Can you direct me to the response you reference by John Hinckley, please?

            Thank you,
            Robert
            This is from Camaros.org -

            Quoting from the Chevrolet Dealer Service Information Bulletin, 69-I-1, dated 19 Sept, 1968:

            The following system will be used to identify service engine and transmission assemblies* including replacement parts. Manufacturing plants will number each assembly as it is produce. The first letter will designate the GM division which produced the engine. C-Chevrolet L-Oldsmobile K-Cadillac B-Buick P-Pontiac
            The second letter will designate the type of unit "E" engine or "T" transmission. The number following the letter will designate the model year "9" for 1969. The last five digits specify the service replacement unit sequence number. The group of numbers to be used by Chevrolet manufacturing plants are as follows:
            Engines
            Flint Motor Plant (L6 Engines) 00001 to 19999
            80001 to 89999
            Flint V8 Engine Plant 20000 to 49999
            Tonawanda Motor Plant 50000 to 79999
            Example: Number CE900175 designates Chevrolet engine - 1969 year, and the 175th unit produced for service at the Flint Motor Plant (L6).
            Transmissions
            Cleveland Transmission Plant 00001 to 14999
            Toledo Transmission Plant 15000 to 24999
            Saginaw Transmission Plant 25000 to 34999
            Muncie Transmission Plant 35000 to 44999
            Hydra-Matic transmissions will be numbered with the letter "H"
            regardless of the G.M. Division using the transmission.
            * This numbering system applies to service engine assemblies, partial engines, fitted cylinder cases, cylinder cases, transmission assemblies and transmission cases.

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            • Robert G.
              Expired
              • May 31, 1990
              • 429

              #7
              Re: CE Block

              Right here:
              https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...ally-stand-for

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              • Robert D.
                Expired
                • September 11, 2016
                • 8

                #8
                Re: CE Block

                Thank you, Jim! Very helpful. It almost sounds like this could have been an honest exchange by GM. What are the thoughts out there about a car's value if it has a CE block?

                Robert


                Originally posted by Jim Durham (8797)
                This is from Camaros.org -

                Quoting from the Chevrolet Dealer Service Information Bulletin, 69-I-1, dated 19 Sept, 1968:

                The following system will be used to identify service engine and transmission assemblies* including replacement parts. Manufacturing plants will number each assembly as it is produce. The first letter will designate the GM division which produced the engine. C-Chevrolet L-Oldsmobile K-Cadillac B-Buick P-Pontiac
                The second letter will designate the type of unit "E" engine or "T" transmission. The number following the letter will designate the model year "9" for 1969. The last five digits specify the service replacement unit sequence number. The group of numbers to be used by Chevrolet manufacturing plants are as follows:
                Engines
                Flint Motor Plant (L6 Engines) 00001 to 19999
                80001 to 89999
                Flint V8 Engine Plant 20000 to 49999
                Tonawanda Motor Plant 50000 to 79999
                Example: Number CE900175 designates Chevrolet engine - 1969 year, and the 175th unit produced for service at the Flint Motor Plant (L6).
                Transmissions
                Cleveland Transmission Plant 00001 to 14999
                Toledo Transmission Plant 15000 to 24999
                Saginaw Transmission Plant 25000 to 34999
                Muncie Transmission Plant 35000 to 44999
                Hydra-Matic transmissions will be numbered with the letter "H"
                regardless of the G.M. Division using the transmission.
                * This numbering system applies to service engine assemblies, partial engines, fitted cylinder cases, cylinder cases, transmission assemblies and transmission cases.

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                • Robert D.
                  Expired
                  • September 11, 2016
                  • 8

                  #9
                  Re: CE Block

                  Thank you, Robert! Very helpful. It almost sounds like this could have been an honest exchange by GM. What are the thoughts out there about a car's value if it has a CE block?

                  Robert

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                  • Cecil L.
                    Very Frequent User
                    • May 31, 1980
                    • 449

                    #10
                    Re: CE Block

                    It's still a non-original engine.

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                    • Michael W.
                      Expired
                      • April 1, 1997
                      • 4290

                      #11
                      Re: CE Block

                      The E is for engine not 'exchange'.

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                      • Tim G.
                        Extremely Frequent Poster
                        • March 1, 1990
                        • 1374

                        #12
                        Re: CE Block

                        Not original and most likely dated past the build date of the car. For example, if a '67 Corvette was built in June of '67 and received an engine replacement under warranty in January of 1968, the casting date and number could be for an engine better suited for a 1968 model year Corvette. I'd rather have a correct casting date and correct casting number on a block than CE replacement.

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                        • Robert D.
                          Expired
                          • September 11, 2016
                          • 8

                          #13
                          Re: CE Block

                          True! (Although I wonder how many C2s have an all original motor by this point in time?) Good point, Cecil!

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                          • Robert D.
                            Expired
                            • September 11, 2016
                            • 8

                            #14
                            Re: CE Block

                            Thanks, Tim. I agree. Those are things I will need to check for. I think I am going to pass on this one. I really appreciate everyone's input! Really important!

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                            • Larry E.
                              Extremely Frequent Poster
                              • December 1, 1989
                              • 1673

                              #15
                              Re: CE Block

                              Originally posted by Robert Dilliplane (62787)
                              True! (Although I wonder how many C2s have an all original motor by this point in time?) Good point, Cecil!
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