I need your help in ID'ing this engine....

Casting number is : 3970010

Engine ID Code : Vo221TBX ..... Also, What exactly is TBX , and what does it mean??

VIN Code : C9F419820 ... I thought Chevy's started with a "1" ?? Also, does the "9" mean 1969, or 1979 ??


Any help would be greatly apprectiated.

Thanks !!!!

 

Here is a link I was given before that has a list of casting numbers. http://www.mortec.com/castnum.htm After searching for your casting number it says it is either a 305, 327 or a 350. I'm not sure what else you can do to check aside from pulling a head and measuring the cylinder width. As far as the 'C' I have no idea. Here is a link to a website with a break down of how the VIN codes work http://www.chevy-camaro.com/chevy-camaro-VIN-decode.asp Hope all this helps man!

 

How many bolts does the main journal have?

 

It's a 4 bolt main.

I did try that website link, and it just tells me that it could be a 350, or 327.
Doesn't tell me the year, or what "C" means, or the other 3 letters I inquired about either.

Anyone know ?? Thanks..........

 

Jh23job you have a TBX engine that is 350 cubic inch hp is 155 meant for convertible. cab and a/t. I take it yours is automatic???
if you need any help on more stuff let me know.

(heres the breakdown for engine for future ref aswell as vin specs)
Engine ID Code Example: V0101CLJ - (V = Plant, 01 = Month, 01 = Day, CLJ = Engine Suffix Code)

(this is yours TBX small block)
TBX year -1979 cu-350 car-conv. cab, a/t vin -L LS9 hp-155

1979 Camaro Production: 21,913 6-cyl, 260,658 V8, 282,571 total.
Dealer Introduction: 9/21/78 Vehicle Identification Example:

First digit is GM Division: 1 = Chevrolet

Second digit is model: Q = Sport Coupe, Rally Sport and Z28, S = Berlinetta

Digits 3 & 4 are body type: 87 = 2dr. coupe

Fifth digit is engine code: D = 250ci, G = 305ci, L = 350ci

Sixth digit is model year: 9 = 1979

Seventh digit is N for Norwood assembly, L for Van Nuys.

Last six digits increased one with each car built at each plant. 1Q87G9N500001