Take a looka t this engine pad assembly code
 

I saw a 396 block on the "bay" today and I was wondering
if you guys think it is an original stamping. The eBay
item number is: 4598412373

The JL suffix appears to be lower than the rest of the
code. I've never seen one like that before. I'd just
like to know what other think about its authenticity.

Steve

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Definitely tampered with. The L is lower then the J.

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That looks like a hand stamped assy date or engine code. Gang stamps are pretty straight and even. This could be a converted 2-bolt block since no pics were shown of the oil filter area.

Paul

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Looks a tad sketchy to me... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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This block belongs to a member here. It was posted for sale here a couple weeks ago for $1800. He also listed a set of 840 heads here for $1200.
James

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Both pictures in the auction are too crappy to tell....

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Both pictures in the auction are to crappy to tell....

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True... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/dunno.gif

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That's Tommy's block..
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/showflat...true#Post176300

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Well maybe Tommy can look for the Macro button on his camera. If it is real, a good pic would help....