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Engine Code Number

Located on tag attached to right valve cover. LETTER contained in code number identifies engine.

Code Disp. & Carb. Compr. Ratio Bore
H 304" 2-Bbl. 8.4-1 3.75"
N 360" 2-Bbl. 8.5-1 4.08"
P 360" 4-Bbl. 8.5-1 4.08"
Z 401" 4-Bbl. 9.5-1 4.165"

ENGINE NUMBER NOTE - Engines built for sale in Georgia and Tennessee have additional (non-repeating) number located on right side of engine below engine code number (6 Cyl.), on machined pad on left side of block adjacent to front core plug (V8 Engines). Example  - E-119279, W-119270 or CO3164470 (Canada built engines).