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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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Where can I find the VIN number on my '73 429 block- (Still in the truck)

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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 02:39 PM
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A VIN # is a "Vehicle Identification Number"

Do you really mean the Casting numbers on the engine?
or
Do you mean, is there a number on the engine that matches the VIN # on the truck ?


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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 02:43 PM
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sorry, the casting number so I can find out the exact year of the engine.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 03:23 PM
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The casting number is located on the passenger side of the engine block towards the rear by the starter. Should be something like C9ve, Dove-A, D1VE. Let us know what you have.

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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 04:00 PM
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That's correct Just above the starter on the right side of the block.

It will probably be
D2VE-
or
D3VE-6015-A(??)
This is just a basically a casting /design number

There should also be a Date casting number in between two marks * *
such as * 3C27 *
Look for this too.


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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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how bout 9TE AB for the case # on the passenger side


heads # D3ve-a2a


 
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