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Discussion starter · #1 ·
Found a 327 today I think. Block number is 3932386. Could not get head numbers. Everything is there including alternator and intake. Could someone run the numbers for me? Can someone tell me what this engine is worth? Still has the bell housing attached, pulleys and everything else. Not sure it runs although if it appears to be a decent engine may give it a shot.
scott
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#2 ·
Scott,

The 3932386 block is a 69 only, and was used on the 350 and 302 applications. This is also a 4 bolt main block. It was used from August, 1968 through January, 1969. Check for the VIN and Suffix codes. You might have a very desireable engine there!

Ed
 
#5 ·
Scott,

There's a flat, machined "pad" on the front, passengers side of the engine, just forward of where the head attaches to the engine. These numbers will be stamped there. Post them here and we will be able to tell you exactly what you have.

Ed
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
I found some more numbers on the engine today. As mentioned above the rear number driver side by tranny is 3932386. The front passenger pad number is V1112XI. The casting numbers on the rear of the engine (behind the flywheel) are H42 371 386. The 386 is under the 371. The engine has 2 barrel manifold on it. Looks like PCV opening in the valve covers on both sides. Dip stick is on the drivers side towards the rear. It had a bell housing and clutch set up for a manual transmission. Please let me know what it is and a fair value for it.
scott
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#13 ·
A forged crank has a wide flat parting line, where the parting line on a cast crank is narrow and sharp. you may be able to find or feel it on the flywheel flange.
Also note that if you're looking for "correct" this probably won't be it. Date is too late for a 68, it will be a long water pump system, alternator on the wrong side, & accessory bolt holes in the front of the heads where a 68 engine would have none. Also being a truck engine the heads are probably not suited to a high performance build.
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
Thanks for the information. Not really looking for "correct" however would like something that bolts up. I am going to drop the pan today and see if it is a 4 bolt main. I did find another problem last night. The passenger side rear cylinder spark plug is a different size than the 7 other plugs. Could not tell if the threads in the head were messed up or not. Is the engine worth messing with it is a 4 bolt with forged crank? I have a friend that has a later model 350 (80's) with almost new heads on it. Will these work on this motor and is it worth the trouble? I was really looking for a 327 for no other reason than I liked the one I had several years ago.
scott
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Discussion starter · #15 ·
Just dropped the pan and found a 4 bolt main :hurray: with the description Jim gave me it is also a forged crank. I pulled the passenger side valve cover and found the following numbers: between cylinders 5 & 6 - 3932454, between cylinders 6 & 7 - GM16 and between intake and exhaust valves on cylinder 6 either a 15 or a 75. Jim you are correct the alternator is on the drivers side. I hate to keep harping on this but really want to know if this is an engine that I want to mess with. One that I can build a strong, reliable, decent mileage engine from. I am building for a 16 year old so not looking for massive power. I will save that for the engine I put in later along with the 12 bolt 4.56 posi :D.
scott
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#16 ·
Mortec.com lists those heads as 69-73 307 & 69-79 truck.
these will be low performance heads w/76cc chambers and probably 1.7" intake valves. Not really suitable for a performance application, but it will run ok.
is the drivers side alternator a typo? That would be what you want for a 68, but not typical of a 69-79 engine.
 
Discussion starter · #17 ·
Had to go back out and look on the alternator, yes it is on the drivers side. The guy that has the engine has several sets of heads (some already rebuilt) that I think he will let me trade for. What kind of numbers am I looking for on the heads? Feel like a 4 bolt is a good starting point :confused:
scott
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#19 ·
Large journal 327 crank is the same stroke as a 307. Forged??? Like Kurt said don't know if there is a market for them. You can build a good runner out of that engine. Bolt on some vortecs and a Performer RPM intake and you good for about 325 HP and 380 Ft lbs. Not bad at all if you ask me.

Joe
 
Discussion starter · #20 ·
Somewhere I got lost in this message :confused: . I thought that after reading the numbers it was determined the engine was a 350 (per Rsmith above). Anyway what are noted features or numbers of a vortec head? Or of any other good performing heads? As I mentioned earlier the guy that has the engine also has several sets of heads laying around his shop that I might be able to trade for. I saw one set of camel hump (?) heads on another engine while I was looking around but he would not let those go. scott
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I am guessing it is probably about time for this topic to move to the engine forum. ;)
 
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