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That's an interesting thought. I called a local engine shop and they believe it is a cast in Canada block. Thanks for your help. Regards

Thanks, I'll try your advice. Regards

Thanks for the info. Doesn't seem to apply to these old blocks. There are only numbers on this block no letters, as stamped on a machined pad just forward of the passenger side cylinder head.

Good day. I have just acquired a 283 block. The numbers 'stamped on the machined boss are 77 6471759 , see below, Can anyone direct me to a web site where I can determine what these numbers mean. I've looked but run into a dead end. The block casting numbers are 3849852 and I know what these...