Okay, maybe it's me, my eyesight getting worse..
Maybe you can help: I am trying to get all the numbers together on my car, just for fun (and seeing so many of you doing it for documentation). I've read all the books i have, read through most of the previous posts here, tried almost all angles on the engine, but i cant seem to find the stamp/VIN on my engine block. :confused
I checked the optional one (above the oil filter), but there doesnt seem to be one (Guess, that WAS optional
). But on the passenger side, in front of the header with the logo, i cant seem to get into that. Do i have to remove some parts? I attempted the Air Gen today, until i stopped when there was fluid leaking :eek Only small amounts, but i didnt realize the large flange was apparently holding some of the water pump together.. I'm apparently just a PC Techie. 
Though i am finding lots of other interesting stuff, like my engine block is blue (is that correct for a 82 L-83?). Also i found a VIN stamped into the frame, right behind the passenger side front wheel.. Didnt know that one...
My doorframe/A-Frame plate has the following:
C 06A 115991
591 59L 59U E
Chevrolet
The 115991 is the last 6 of my VIN, so i know i am getting more towards numbers matching and all but i still would like to find the engine stamp..
The only other numbers i found were on the Rochester's (17082053 & 52 resp.) and next to the Distributor Cap, on top of the Manifold Cover is this: 14031371, if that means anything.. Oh, and when i thought i had found it first, there is a stamp with the firing sequence on the block.. Interesting..
Maybe i should not be doing this with the engine in the car on the ground ?
If you guys could describe to me what i need to do (in the no-tech version), maybe that'll help
Thanks Guys/Gals !!
Stefan
Maybe you can help: I am trying to get all the numbers together on my car, just for fun (and seeing so many of you doing it for documentation). I've read all the books i have, read through most of the previous posts here, tried almost all angles on the engine, but i cant seem to find the stamp/VIN on my engine block. :confused
I checked the optional one (above the oil filter), but there doesnt seem to be one (Guess, that WAS optional
). But on the passenger side, in front of the header with the logo, i cant seem to get into that. Do i have to remove some parts? I attempted the Air Gen today, until i stopped when there was fluid leaking :eek Only small amounts, but i didnt realize the large flange was apparently holding some of the water pump together.. I'm apparently just a PC Techie. Though i am finding lots of other interesting stuff, like my engine block is blue (is that correct for a 82 L-83?). Also i found a VIN stamped into the frame, right behind the passenger side front wheel.. Didnt know that one...
My doorframe/A-Frame plate has the following:
C 06A 115991
591 59L 59U E
Chevrolet
The 115991 is the last 6 of my VIN, so i know i am getting more towards numbers matching and all but i still would like to find the engine stamp..
The only other numbers i found were on the Rochester's (17082053 & 52 resp.) and next to the Distributor Cap, on top of the Manifold Cover is this: 14031371, if that means anything.. Oh, and when i thought i had found it first, there is a stamp with the firing sequence on the block.. Interesting..
Maybe i should not be doing this with the engine in the car on the ground ?
If you guys could describe to me what i need to do (in the no-tech version), maybe that'll help
Thanks Guys/Gals !!
Stefan
)... I think there is just too much stuff bolted on, and i am withholding my quest for pad's until i'll restore at least the engine compartment (20+ years of Bubba did a lot of "snipping") to a little bit cleaner.. Thanks for the input Guys.. 
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