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CE stamping began with the #321 block as far as 427s go , the #323 was the first 396 block with a CE designation. They were both produced at about the same time and are 68 casting #s. Prior to that the warranty motors had a blank pad.
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Wasn't there some 'X' code stampings on warranty and counter exchange blocks previous to the CE's?.

~ Pete