Re: 3969854 block question
 

Rick,

The "I" in IEG is part of the date (i.e. 042I or April 21st) not the suffix code as far as I understand things.

Re: 3969854 block question
 

That's what I think also,just wanted to be clear.

Re: 3969854 block question
 

I'll try that but i would have thought that if a guy was going to try to fake something he would have been smart enough to make everything jive,if it wasnt for the 854 the other two do work.I'll try chipping lightly at it, if all's normal i must have a prototype 854 block,,just kidding.

Re: 3969854 block question
 

Duane,

Can you post some images of the casting number, date, and
pad stamping? I'd like to see a little more on this.

Steve

Re: 3969854 block question
 

I will try to get pictures today or tomarrow at the latest.My camera isnt much for taking pictures of those pads ,i have tried it on other engines in the past but maybe i'll get lucky this time,it has a hard time focusing.Stay tuned

Re: 3969854 block question
 

I've found it helps to push the Macro setting to define close up digital shots. http://www.isdntek.com/demo/camera/Macro.gif

Re: 3969854 block question
 

MR 70 thanks for the tip on the camera setting,it worked.I have the block and have pictures of the info needed but i dont know how to list pictures on here,can i email them to someone? PM me your email address and i will get them right out.I have to say everything looks normal and factory, nothing messed with or restamped! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gifThanks guys

Re: 3969854 block question
 

Here is the first of four images of Duane's '854 block
in discussion:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ture%20120.jpg

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Second image:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ture%20117.jpg

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Third image:

http://webzoom.freewebs.com/nuch_ss3...ture%20113.jpg