stamp markings on block

[Jerry K.]

I have engine out of my 62 ,327 ci to change cam and noticed two 1/4" letters stamped behined the intake, an F and C. The C is left of the oil pressure fitting,the F is right draft tube. I assumed these were stamped at the Flint engine plant which would explane the F and have no idea for the C. At the Novi regional in Michigan a judge mentioned something to me about a marking behind the head but did not deduct anything. Could the C be for Central Foundry?
Jerry

[John H.]

Re: stamp markings on block

Could the C be for Central Foundry?
Jerry

Nope - the Saginaw Foundry belonged to Chevrolet Division, not the Central Foundry Division. Most likely those stamps are inspection marks from Flint V-8.

[Jerry K.]

Re: stamp markings on block

Thank you John and congatulations on your induction into the National Corvette museum hall of fame!!!!
Jerry