Need help with figuring out what these engines are. One is a small block the other big block.
small block
block casting 3782870
date casting A24
stamped #s on pad 411047 FIIIRR

big block
block casting 361959
date casting 127 76 GM 10 T
stamped #s C7S 119698

forgot to mention the small block has an aluminum intake manifold #3794129

block casting 3782870
This is a 1962 thru 1965 327 engine block used in all Chevy products

date casting A24
A=Jan; 2=Day; 4=1964

stamped #s on pad 411047 FIIIRR
411047 is VIN derivative, last 6 digits of the car VIN;
F - Flint Engine
11 - Month of November
1 - Day of Month
RR - 1965 Corvette 327-365hp RPO L76 Holly Carb and 4 sp trans.

big block
block casting 361959
1973 thru 1985 454 used in all Chevy vehicles less Camaros and Vettes

date casting 127 76 GM 10 T
12 - December
7 - Day
76 - Cast in the year 1976

stamped #s C7S 119698
VIN derivative
C - Chevy Truck Division
7 - Model year is 1977
S - Wentzville Truck plant outside St Loius
119698 - basic production serial number, 19,698 truck built.

btw
Big block truck engine have suffix code stamped onto pad above timing cover.

Also, Wentzville assembly builds Van types trucks and not pickups (still there today).

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Mike

2002 Trans AM WS6 build #3124 - Pewter
2001 GMC Ext Cab SLT Z71 - Green

[This message has been edited by WS6 (edited October 13, 2003).]

<font face="Arial,Verdana" size="2">Originally posted by 70ZL3:
forgot to mention the small block has an aluminum intake manifold #3794129</font>

My book says this intake is from a 1963 327/340hp Corvette engine.

Thanks for the help.