Can you identify this factory?

[Crytot]

I bought a used 360 last week supposedly out of a 1979 pickup. This label is on the front right of the block. I understand the "2210" and the last six digits, but what manufacturing plant is represented by the jumping rabbit logo and the big "Z"?
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[ph23vo]

Farfumgruvin factory

 

[OldmanRick]

I'm lost??? Mopar? Can you post a pic of the whole engine?

 

[pishta]

can that be a remanufactured engine stamp? Looks nothing like the OEM featherlight stampings I have seen. not even close.

 

[Crytot]

Here is a video shot tonight of it running. I just got it on the test stand.
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[pishta]

cammed or just 12" of exhaust? look at lifters. I bought a 360 out of a 86 truck and 2 lifters were apart, guts laying in the valley.

 

[Crytot]

Both good points. I bought this motor for $50 for the peripherals only. I put it on the stand just to see if it would run. I am puzzled by the stampings on the side of it. I can't find any reference to these symbols.

 

[4spdragtop]

Casting #'s?

 

[Crytot]

Casting number is 4179930 360

 

[GEO]

Looks like it might be a metal tag that is glued on

I've seen similar on remanufactured engines , like jasper

 

[OldmanRick]

After a little internet snooping, the casting numbers show it's probably a late 70's/early 80's short block. Regardless of it's actual origin, and after listening to the test run, i think you picked up a solid engine. And for $50 bucks.....how many of us wouldn't like to get that deal.

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Looks like it might be a metal tag that is glued on

I've seen similar on remanufactured engines , like jasper

I think you hit the nail on the head.

 

[chryslerfat]

Looks like it might be a metal tag that is glued on

I've seen similar on remanufactured engines , like jasper

Thats what it is if you look close you can see the factory stamping above and under it. Without it being cleaned I can make out 17 so far.

 

[Rocky_JS]

x3 non factory tag.

you can make out a stamped number 17 just above the tag. Perhaps remove the reman tag and scrape it real good. You should be able to make out the factory numbers.

I think you hit the nail on the head.

 

[Crytot]

Great advice from all. I will see if I can gently remove the tag since it is nonsensical. I will just keep it to stump my buddies that know everything.

Thank you.