Nite Moves
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I posted here because i need info. I have a 6 cyl..slant. I have lots of #s on it. How can i get the year of it? I appreciate your help. Thanks
'68-74 by the casting number. If that 4 digit number is the date code, it appears to be a '71 block. There is another date code and model year code as well as the engine size, stamped into the top of the block at the right front by the coil/alternator bracket. Yours should be stamped....G225 and then a build date. I've seen a few that just had the 22 and not the 5 in certain years but it still means the same.....a 1971 225 block. It's not uncommon to find those numbers have been milled off during some previous rebuild so don't panic if you don't find anything. The casting number, date casting, and VIN stamp will get you close enough to order parts.
Wow.....Man your good. You can tell all that from a few pics. I never thought it had Elect. Ign.:tard: Like im real new at all this..:tard: As you can tell. I checked that area and couldnt find any #s anywhere. Thanks CudaMark. Its all appreciated.It has electronic ignition and a '73-up intake. Looks like '70-73 air cleaner and a '74 and earlier head with no smog pump. The year code on the block should be visible in your 1st photo. It would be stamped on the block between the alternator bracket and the valve cover on that small ledge that bulges out.....unless it's been milled off.