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Old 06-14-2015, 05:45 PM
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Engine numbers

Can anyone decode these block stampings? I assume the top row is partial vin, but not sure about the second row. Thanks for any help.
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V = Flint, MI engine plant
12 = 12th mo (Dec.)
09 = 9th day

SUJ is the suffix code and it is.

1984, 305, 190 HP. H.O engine, E4ME 4bbl. carb
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Thanks Night rider. Got it with a parts car. Not sure what I'll do with it
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Bottom row is the parts of the VIN
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Thanks. A couple of those characters were hard to read on the lower row.
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Re: Engine numbers

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Thanks Night rider. Got it with a parts car. Not sure what I'll do with it
Your welcome. It's a 305 but at least it's one of the better 305s
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