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Jan 10, 2004 | 03:08 PM

uncleben03

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chevy I6 250 questions

Im wondering how you can tell what year a chevy 250 engine was made in. A guy I know has it in his Jeep scrambler, but doesnt know what year the motor is.
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Jan 10, 2004 | 03:25 PM

FordFadgeole

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thats an interesting question,but i dont know the answer.I'm sure someone will tell you lol

Jan 10, 2004 | 04:55 PM

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Usually there is a casting # on the block, others could translate it and tell you the year and application. I used to use Hollander guides for that but I don't have access anymore. Sorry.

Jan 10, 2004 | 05:23 PM

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The DARK AGES....

No sorry, I'm just pleased no one flamed the post. Couldn't help a token ribbing!

There is a numerical guide somewhere, and older manuals used to reference vin numbers for that kind of stuff. I tell you what your best resource might be - local area scrap yards (believe it or not).

They have various cross references that they had to get if they were in business any length of time that tell everything significant about every part they have. They've GOT to - because they never know what a customer might need.

The best way to search out that kind of info is to ask a pro - which is why I talked to a "Heavy Line Mechanic" at a tire store (never met the gentleman before) to get a line on an area truck scrap yard. Turns out the guy is an awesome man to know! I'm glad I did just for pure personal reasons....

(Yep. I made a new friend)

Jan 10, 2004 | 05:35 PM

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That's a good idea, Wolf. That's where I used the Hollander guides, when I was working for a salvage yard. You'd need to dig up the older ones, most people don't throw them out.

Jan 10, 2004 | 05:38 PM

Greywolf

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Yeah - and if you get on good with an area yard, they love to help you.

(Especially if you usually SPEND MONEY!)

I figure a pizza is overkill as a bribe....