870 date code

[Gary P.]

is there an I used in the casting date of a 1962 870 block or is the I considered an L for Dec. thanks.

[Joe L.]

Re: 870 date code

is there an I used in the casting date of a 1962 870 block or is the I considered an L for Dec. thanks.

Gary------


The character "I" was used for the month of September.

[Jerry W.]

Re: 870 date code

Here's Dec 19, 1961 Flint cast date ( L191 )

[Monte M.]

Re: 870 date code

Here are a couple of "I" 1962, 870 castings. One is a 300, and the other is a 360.

[Richard T.]

Re: 870 date code

Yes , I have an I 9 2