Engine Number - stamped on the right side of the block to the rear of the distributor. Suffix after the engine number identifies the engine build plant, the model year and the engine type.
Example: 001234F54YG
| 001234 |
Engine Serial Number
|
F
|
Flint Plant
|
54
|
Year Built
|
YG
|
Engine Type 235 cid w/Powerglide |
| Engine code - YG - 6 cyl. - 235 cid - 150 hp - 8.0:1 Comp Ratio - 3x1 Carb - Auto Trans |
Engine Casting number located on the right front of the block behind the fuel pump. Casting number 1954 blocks were 3835911.
Transmission Number on Powerglide transmissions indicates the type, month and day produced and the shift it was assembled. Code located on the rear face of the case on the lower right corner.
Example: C1120N
C
|
Cleveland Plant Powerglide |
11
|
Month Built (November) |
20
|
Day Built (20th)
|
D or N
|
Shift bulit (Day or Night)
|
Rear Axle Number identifies the gear ratio, the build month and day, and plant where assembled. Code located on the front right side of the differential carrier.
Example: MW0629
MW
|
Corvette Axle - 1953 Axle built at Fear & Axle Plant
|
06
|
June |
29
|
29th day of month
|
