I am trying to find out if there are supposed to be two sets of #'s stamped on the block of my 1969 Firebird.
On the RH front of the block, just below the cylinder heads, I find this:
0359996 YT
I assume this to be my engine ID/Serial # - right?
What about the VIN # on the engine? These #'s are not part of my VIN. PHS says there is the number 2 followed by the last eight characters of the VIN. Where do I find this?
This site says that there is an engine ID and a separate VIN stamped "on the right of the timing chain cover."
Do others find both sets of #'s on their '69's?
Any help solving this and finding the VIN #'s on the engine would be much appreciated!
As you stated, the last 8 digits of the Vehicle's VIN number, preceded by the number "2" are stamped vertically along the front passenger side of the block, immediately adjacent to the timing cover. This practice was started in late model-year 1967. The characters of this number are 1/8" high, as opposed to the 1/4" tall characters of the engine series and 3/8" block code. They are tough to locate while the engine is in the car, especially if the car has more than a few thousand miles on it. If you can not find this munber, it is possible that the motor in your car was originally built prior to 1968 and was transplaned into your car some time during its past. Check the casting date of the block.
The engine series number was used internaly at the engine shop. It was recorded on the paper documentation (build sheet) usually found under the rear seat springs, but will have no bearing on the VIN of the car.
As far as I know, it was not until 1972 or 1973 that the type of motor installed in the car was coded into the VIN.
I tried to find the number on my engine also; when it was in the car. I couldn't find it.
But, it is there. When I had the engine rebuilt last month the engine builder pulled the engine and found the number for me. He verified that it is indeed the numbers matching block
You just have to clean that area and keep on looking.
