*** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

[Blair K.]

Is it possible/common for engine components to have a casted date code that is just a couple of days before the final assembly date of the engine??? Example: heads, water pump, manifolds, etc. Thanks.

[John S.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

Blair,

yes it is possible. My 67 has both heads cast just 2 days before assy date. I do not know how common, but it does happen. Others on here maybe able to chime in on the issue also.

john

[Scott S.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

Is it possible/common for engine components to have a casted date code that is just a couple of days before the final assembly date of the engine??? Example: heads, water pump, manifolds, etc. Thanks.

[Joe L.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

Is it possible/common for engine components to have a casted date code that is just a couple of days before the final assembly date of the engine??? Example: heads, water pump, manifolds, etc. Thanks.

Blair-----


Very possible and even somewhat common for components that were part of the engine plant manufactured assembly, especially for small blocks. Somewhat less common for big blocks.

[Blair K.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

Thank - you, gentlemen, for the replies - much appreciated. The reason why I ask this question is my '68 L36 (T0921IQ on the pad) has 215 heads with H 2 7 (driver's side) and I 19 7 (passenger side) for date codes. I often wondered if the passenger side was original/correct with it being cast 2 days before the final assembly of the engine. Would like to hear of more examples of such cases. I am a numbers guy - I may be able to sleep better tonight. LOL. This has bothered me for years. Thanks again. BK

[Blair K.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

Here are a few of my other date codes for my early model '68 (s/n 5338) Build date of D 24 (trim tag): Engine pad - T0921IQ 18S405338. Turbo 400 - Date code:68L263 -68 model year, L - 427, 263 - 263RD day of year (Sept.19/1967). Rear Axle #: 1 AW 11 15 67 W (3.08 ratio). Alternator - 1100693 (37 amp) date code: 7 H 67. Starter - 1107365 date code: 7 H 21. Water pump - 3856284 date code: H 23 7. Quadrajet carb - 7028216 FF date code: 2367 (236 day of 1967 -Aug.23/1967). Intake manifold - 3919849 casting date: 8 15 67. Distributor - 1111293 casting date:H 28 7. Voltage regulator - 1119515 date code 7 H. Heads - 3917215 date code: H 2 7 & I 19 7 (LH & RH). Exhaust manifolds - 3880827 (date code - H 2 7) & 3880828 (date code - H 1 7). Jack (date code 7 G)

Does a power steering pump have a date code on it. I know mine is an incorrect unit with a dented case. I am trying to locate a correct pump and need to know what I am looking for. Thank -you. Have a great evening. BK

[Ronald L.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

On original un molested engines (those with their original parts) its more common than not. 427 or 327.

[Patrick S.]

Re: *** Engine Components Date Code Qusetion ***

My 62 had the engine block cast on Friday and assembled on Tuesday. My 66 had the engine cast on Monday and assembled the that Friday. Most originals I have seen are like that.