69 zl1?
 

A buddy asked me to post these pictures and to draw on the knowledge base that is here in identifying the parts. There does not seem to be a VIN on the block but he may not be looking in the right place. What help can you provide in identifying this and more importantly, what would a real world value be of it since he has finally decided to let some of his stuff go.

Would this have gone in a car, would it have been service replacement or over the counter sale?

If there are pictures of other parts you would need to identify it, please let me know - I can get them.

Thanks in advance SYC!

I have maintained a ZL1 engine log for some time. The casting sequence # [222] would be, by a wide margin, the highest number installed in a production ZL1 Camaro. There should be a number stamped at the top of the rear block face and on each main bearing cap.

Doesn't hurt to check-there may be a VIN stamp on the side of the block adjacent to the oil filter.

My guess, it's an OTC block, built up for racing. Complete engines seem to get $15-$20k; this one is apart so there's that. But, don't see any ugly welds.

Looks like someone's SS number and initials stamped on the pad. That would be great in my Camaro. I've always wanted one.

Agree it's an OTC engine.
The Carb alone is dated Feb.16th,1974.

shouldnt it of came with a 7115 crank

Agree it's an OTC engine.
The Carb alone is dated Feb.16th,1974.

?????????? Block is dated 3 14 69 ... carb is 5 years after the block, and probably didnt come that way since new. Original Block date on yellow corvette zl1 is 4 29 69

Very cool engine.

Jason

Issued in Ohio in 1963.

Boss, you might want to edit out the last half of that number just in case that person is still around so the ID theft issue doesn't hit him.

LOL Steve - Think I'll take the chance.

Thanks for the responses and the PM's.

Trying to get the numbers on the caps - are they stamped numbers or casting numbers?

Stamped in .... the 3 raised numbers on the caps are the part numbers.....great motor.