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head casting numbers

Posted: 12/19/05 5:52am Message 1 of 17
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fortlauderdale, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
Just trying to confirm engine origin. was told it was orig a 1969 427 the head casting number is TO 2 EE OR LE 191273489 .
WHEN YOU TURN 50 YOUR EYES REALLY PLAY TRICKS ON YOU, BUT THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE TO ME.
I HAVE LOOKED IN MORTEC, BUT CANNOT MATCH UP ??
ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED.




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Posted: 12/19/05 7:16am Message 2 of 17
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I can't find that # in my book either.


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Posted: 12/19/05 8:27am Message 3 of 17
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I can't find those numbers either. I would think the "TO" would be a Tonowanda foundry mark.

I guess it's possible they're an aftermarket casting from a high performance supplier, but would most likely include their name as well somewhere in the castings.


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Posted: 12/19/05 6:12pm Message 4 of 17
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Are we correct in assuming you have a cast iron head? Slinger is right, an after market should have a name cast into it.


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Posted: 12/19/05 8:06pm Message 5 of 17
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While its possible this is a "service" part, the cast # doesn't make sense at all. All Chev.(big blk) head castings started with "39*****", until '73. More investigation is needed! Get out yer magnifying glass, and check the # again, and look for any ID marks, especially on the ends of the heads. This is where a lot of aftermarket mfgs put their logos.
I think it's safe to say it is NOT an original, Corvette head(s)


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Posted: 12/19/05 9:44pm Message 6 of 17
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
found the block # 3963512 which matches to a 1969 427. I will try and do some more hunting for the correct head #.
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Posted: 12/20/05 7:20am Message 7 of 17
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Check your intake while you're digging around. The whole top end could have been replaced with hi perf castings. Which 427 is the car supposed to be?


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Posted: 12/20/05 7:59am Message 8 of 17
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
I beleive the engine came from a camaro. the top end is all new because of the blower. but I Will try and find some more numbers from the heads. where else should I look besides the front passenger side ?



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Posted: 12/20/05 3:40pm Message 9 of 17
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The numbers on the front passenger side are actually stamped on the deck of the block, not the head. To get the head numbers, well, it's probably time for new valve cover gaskets anyway.


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Posted: 12/20/05 3:44pm Message 10 of 17
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I kind of had a feeling the numbers you gave us were from the block, that's the block code and vin from the car that the engine was in originally. To get a number from the head, remove the valve cover, in there, you should see casting number and date. It's probably time to change the gaskets anyway


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