What year is my 318?

[ledman]

ive searched the web and found nothing but confusing information on how to read these numbers. I know it's a 318 for sure but I'm not sure what year the motor is as the owner told me it is not the original 318 that came in my 72 satellite.
Any help is appreciated!!

 

[polywideblock]

date will be cast into pass side behind engine mount

 

[SublimeSixpack]

ive searched the web and found nothing but confusing information on how to read these numbers. I know it's a 318 for sure but I'm not sure what year the motor is as the owner told me it is not the original 318 that came in my 72 satellite.
Any help is appreciated!!

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Check the right side of the block for the date cast number. At least that how it is on my 1968 318 engine. It has the numbers 4 26 68 cast on the block which indicates April 26, 1968. I would think yours would be similar.

 

[Darter6]

This is what to look for...

 

[ledman]

Ok thanks...so other than the 318 number below the cylinder head these numbers are basically useless?

 

[Darter6]

I didn't take a good look but they might be VIN # from the donor car.

 

[polywideblock]

the R stands for regular fuel, partial vin on machined pad on oil pan rail in front of pass side engine mount

 

[ledman]

the R stands for regular fuel, partial vin on machined pad on oil pan rail in front of pass side engine mount

I've seen that number would that tell me the year? I can't get a good look at the block my headers are in the way

 

[ledman]

This is the best photo I can get right now if the pad stamp above the oil pan