Engine block stamping number

Rich,
We don't talk about them, especially on the open boards.
Duane

 

OK, now you're really making us poor, unenlightened masses curious!
Could it be the da Vinci Code?

 

John,
Sorry, but I can't help you with that code.

If you can get a nice close up of the date code clock on the front cover, and maybe some shots of the codes on the intake, etc, I can use them in the article. Otherwise I can draw them in AutoCAD.
Talk to you later.
Duane

 

Guys,
Does anyone have, or can take, a picture of the date "clock" that is often found on the bottom of intakes or on exhaust manifolds. (It looks like a series of 12 bumps surrounding a pointer.)
I have started working on the article, and figured I would start with date codes found on drivetrain components first.

I also need a few more good pictures, including the date codes found on
distributors, vacuum trees, valve covers, rear axles, and inside air cleaners.
All help is appreciated.
Duane

 

I have this one in a block.

Geez, I hate resizing picts. Takes me about 3 times before I get it to fit. :Brow:

 

And this one

Of the rear of a trans. :bglasses:

 

Dan,
Thanks, keep the pictures coming. I can give you my e-mail address so you don't need to re-size anything,
Duane

 

That's about it for picts...

Beside the strange numbers near all the cylinders on the deck hidden by the heads & gaskets. :Brow:

 

Thanks for the pics Dan.
Duane