I have a 302 but the casting numbers are none existent on the block. there is no ridge for the casting date or anything. and there are no marks showing they have been ground. it looks like it was cast like this. does anyone have any ideas what this engine woud have been for or why its absent of numbers.

 

Where on the block are you looking? The numbers should be on the lower rear area, either on the side of the block or a flat area near the oilpan surface.. one side or the other depending how old it is. If the block is at all dirty the numbers would be covered.

 

I looked on the right side behind the starter where the numbers are supposed to be, I also looked around the rest of the block aswell finding nothing

 

yes,they should be on the passenger side toward the back,almost near the bottom.I stripped one today,the numbers were covered with road crap and grime.

 

You may have to remove the starter motor to see the numbers.

 

the starter is remover and we cleaned the block with a wire cup brush, finding nothing

 

Got one like that myself

 

Congrats, you've dug up a 12 year old thread.