Help with 618 casting number

[Mingles905]

Hey guys I was wondering if anybody could shed some light on this block I just bought... the only info I can find is on the 6618 nothing for a 0618.  Thanks so much

[bertfam]

It's either 3958618 which is a 1968 - 1976 350 block used on full size cars, or 3956618 which was a 1969 only block. What's the casting date?

Ed

[1968RSZ28]

What's the casting date on the block?

http://www.camaros.org/drivetrain.shtml#BlockCast

What's stamped on the engine pad?

http://www.camaros.org/drivetrain.shtml#PadStamps

Paul

[Mingles905]

Thanks for the quick replies guys.  I'm just at work right now, I'll post up the other numbers in the morning when I get home.  👍🏼👍🏼

[Mingles905]

Is this what we need??

[Mingles905]

192092140.   K05 14F3

[Mingles905]

Here is what I have where the build date is supposed to be

[Mingles905]

I'm from canada so I'm assuming K05 14.  Means it was made in St Catherine's on May 14 1969?

[bertfam]

I'm assuming K05 14. Means it was made in St Catherine's on May 14 1969?

Semi Correct. St Catherine was called McKinnon Industries back in the 1960's, so the block was cast and assembled there. 192092140 is the partial VIN and indicates it was installed in a full size car assembled at the St Therese plant. However, can you check the F3 suffix code again? That doesn't look right. Probably FB (as in Boy)? This would be the correct code for a 1969 327/235 with a Powerglide installed in a full size car.

Ed

[Mingles905]

Thanks so much Ed.   McKinnon makes perfect sense, which is probably why they have that raised M stamped onto the block.  Well it's in great shape, still has the standard bore.  It's only a 2 bolt main but if I can build her to 350hp ill be more then happy.  Thanks so much for your quick response.  Is there anything else I should check?

Jeff

I'm assuming K05 14. Means it was made in St Catherine's on May 14 1969?

Semi Correct. St Catherine was called McKinnon Industries back in the 1960's, so the block was cast and assembled there. 192092140 is the partial VIN and indicates it was installed in a full size car assembled at the St Therese plant. However, can you check the F3 suffix code again? That doesn't look right. Probably FB (as in Boy)? This would be the correct code for a 1969 327/235 with a Powerglide installed in a full size car.

Ed

[Mingles905]

Wait so is the K for Kansas City? Lol I'm confused

[bertfam]

Is there anything else I should check?

Just recheck the suffix code again (only for MY curiosity!)

Wait so is the K for Kansas City? Lol I'm confused

No, the "K" in the suffix code indicates the plant that assembled the engine (McKinnon Industries in this case). F would be Flint, T would be Tonawanda and K is McKinnon.

If the K was in the partial VIN, then yes, it would indicate Kansas City. The partial VIN on your block is 192092140, and the 2 is for the St Therese plant.

Ed

[Mingles905]

It definately looks like a 3.... so are we thinking this is a 350 or 327?

[bertfam]

Sure does! I'll have to check with Warren and see if he has any info on a 1969 F3 suffix code, but I would still expect it to be a 327. However, since it's just a bare block, you can make it a 327, 350 or 302! They all used the same 4" bore.

Ed

[Mingles905]

Outstanding, thank you so much man.  I really appreciate it! 👌👌