Engine Identification Number

[Bruce R.]

Hi fellow members from New Zealand.

I have a 1963 Fuel Injected Coupe which I have owned for 11 years, plus 8 months ago I purchased a 1972 manual coupe.

Recently I purchased a 3782870 engine out of a Hot Rod - casting date is I 6 3 = September 6th 1963. Engine identification number is FO9I6S, no other numbers. F = Flint, 09 = September, my question is does the I6 mean 16th or 6th? and what does the S mean? there is no other letter behind it

Thanks for any help.

[Jack H.]

Re: Engine Identification Number

(1) The letter 'I' was often used in place of a numeral '1' when Flint stamped the pad. So, F09I6S translates to an engine assy date of: Flint, September 16th.

(2) The suffix code indicates the engine's original configuration. In this case the single 'S' tells us this was a base 327 engine intended for passenger car with Bay City 2-Bbl carb and powerglide transmission. Add a second alpha character after the S and you get a different engine configuration. For example, 'SC' = 327, 250 HP with 4 Bbl carb and powerglide while 'SD' = 327, 300 HP with 4 Bbl carb and powerglide...

BTW, are you a member of the NCRS New Zealand Chapter? Graham McDonald and the boys need 'friends' to join and get active in the new chapter across the Tasman Sea from Australia!

[Bruce R.]

Re: Engine Identification Number

Thanks for that Jack - I appreiate your help. Am good friends with John Begbie and other NCRS members in New Zealand.