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November 8th, 2012, 04:41 PM

Finn5033

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Help with Engine ID stamp

Hello, I am about to do a rebuild of my engine but wanted to double check that it was the original before starting. The numbers tell me it is the original. However I know the letter in the stamp tells you where it was built. Can anyone tell me what an E stands for. I did some searching and couldn't find it. I am just curious. Here are my numbers

VIN 342670E195130

Engine stamp 30E195130

Last edited by Finn5033; November 8th, 2012 at 05:37 PM.

November 8th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Octania

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Well, they match allright.

The E is for Linden, NJ assembly plant, I believe. Surely yo have a chassis service manual by now, or access to one by joining WildAboutcCars... right?

November 8th, 2012, 05:38 PM

Finn5033

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no not yet but did get that info from another member. Thanks for the answer on the E.

Regarding the chassis service manual, I have a manual for a 77 cutlass would that work for the rebuild on a 1970? Or are there too many differences?

Last edited by Finn5033; November 8th, 2012 at 06:00 PM.

November 8th, 2012, 07:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Finn5033

... I have a manual for a 77 cutlass would that work for the rebuild on a 1970? Or are there too many differences?

The basic engines are the same, for the most part (head bolts are different, probably a few other things), but why not just use the right manual?
I mean, it is free.

- Eric