Interesting 327 pad stamping

[Patrick B.]

Here is an interesting pad stamping. The usage code suffix is 3P. It's not a stamping error. Does any one have information about Flint suffixes that use numbers as well as letters. I think there is also a 3Q code that I would like to know more about. This engine is a 1963 327/340 with Corvette valve covers even though is was not in a Corvette. Anyone care to guess what car it was used in as original equipment?

[David H.]

Re: Interesting 327 pad stamping

Patrick

No "3P" or "3Q" in Edward McComas', The Lime Book.

Dave

[Patrick B.]

Re: Interesting 327 pad stamping

Since it did not go in a Chevrolet, I would not expect it to be in the Lime Book. If someone has Flint records, maybe it is mentioned. However, in later years (I have seen a 67 and a 69 of this make), the engines did use the regular Corvette suffixes.

[Terry D.]

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Is it just me or do I not see any broach marks?

[David H.]

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Is it just me or do I not see any broach marks?

Terry

Not just you - no broach marks. Or for that matter, no indication of decking (swirls).

Perhaps Patrick has been playing in Photoshop?

Dave

[Mark F.]

Re: Interesting 327 pad stamping

Here is an interesting pad stamping. The usage code suffix is 3P...This engine is a 1963 327/340 with Corvette valve covers even though is was not in a Corvette. Anyone care to guess what car it was used in as original equipment?

Police Special?

[Mike E.]

[Donald O.]

Re: Interesting 327 pad stamping

Could it be from a marine application?

IIRC the Avanti II used Chevy engines, the original Studebaker Avanti used Studebaker engines.

[Mike E.]

[Dan A.]

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This is really a reach but the 1963 Iso Rivolta was available with both a 300hp and 340hp Corvette engine.

[Roy S.]

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My cousin still owns his 1966 Avanti II he bought new. It has a 1966 350HP corvette engine and machine code stamping is a Flint stamping with the HT suffix. I do not remember what it shows for a VIN derivative.

[Patrick B.]

[Frank H.]

Re: Interesting 327 pad stamping

i seem to recall the gordon-keeble was advertised as specifically having a corvette engine.
edit: https://silodrome.com/gordon-keeble-car/

[Patrick B.]