Technical Engine Rebuilder ID

I have a remanufactured 350 sbc with this barcode on the cylinder head. I have been unsuccessful at running this number through Google searches. It runs great, uses no oil and has great oil pressure. I would just like to know what company rebuilt it. Does anyone recognize this numbering system?

 

Looks to be Alpha-Numeric?

 

I wouldn't trust any company that would not put their name on it, in a legible way

 

Keep lookin'.....

 

Yes sir. I was just hoping that someone recognized the numbering system or barcode from their job or experience. Someone could say it was very similar to a Jasper for example. Like I said, I have struck out on Google.

 

Well squirrel I kinda agree that maybe I should not investigate because I might not like what I find out! It's in a partially finished El Camino that I bought and finished. Long story, I did not get to talk to the builder. I've put 16,000 miles on it including two 600 mile trips.

 

It's probably an internal code number, and would not show up anywhere.

 

I have a tag off the 454 block that I used to build the 427 in Plan II. It also keeps the builders name secret. And the date code isn't much help, either.

I've also seen (mostly older) tags that told us all about the company that did the work. I think the clue in your tag is that it states NON OE, and it's likely the place that sold it, wants to keep their sources confidential.

 

Oh well I will just keep flogging it as long as it can endure! Thanks Squirrel!!!

 

I’ve seen these tags at work.

no useful data to “ us” the end user.

the industrial and forklift engines we get through our parts supplier are branded as a XXX ( company name rebuild)
And they come with one of those tags for there own internal tracking and warranty. If something should go wrong they can fight with there rebuilder for warranty.

As far as they are concerned, when my company buys a rebuilt engine from them , it’s tagged and branded “ there’s “ no mention of the rebuilder they used. Kinda like a “ Walmart or Napa” rebuilt engine. It’s not built by them only sold through them.

if that makes any sense.
It’s probably a good rebuilt engine. You just will never know by who or who it was sold by.


If it runs good and ain’t causing you grief don’t worry about it.

 

You are exactly right!! But the more time goes on I kinda think I would like to know in case I needed a quick basic motor I would go with whoever this supplier was since I'm having a good experience.

 

You might look at one of the bar code apps for your phone. Point your phone camera at it and see what it comes up with. Might be interesting. Mike

 

Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll hafta get some help from a younger person sounds like a good suggestion

 

Yeah, let us know who built it!...

 

You'll probably find that the barcode is just the number...which you already googled and came up empty

 

Squirrel pegged it.
Original image:


Barcode I generated in Code-128 format:


Looking up VC11, several sites list a '79-85 350 with that code, but don't identify who rebuilt it.

 

Thanks for tryin and thanks for all the input! Like I said it's been a great little engine and I just thought it would be good to know the builder.

 

I do believe that is from ATk engines

 

The Z307297 is the serial Number of the engine for warranty purpose..

VC11 is what engine it is
Power Torque Engine Long Block - Remanufactured VC11 | O'Reilly Auto P (oreillyauto.com)

 

Looks like a '69-'70 block with the holes drilled for the "China wall" gaskets.....

 

Thanks Yarddog! I betchur rite because it had those very valve covers when I got the car!(soon replaced em with LT1s). The previous owner did not repaint it and it is still black. Unfortunately for him he never got to drive the car. Deuces I think he's correct on the year as it is using that larger balancer on the crank. I have not run the numbers on the block. Man it's got awesome oil pressure and does not leak or use a drop. I thot the only way sbc didn't leak was cause it was out of oil! I was hoping someone would recognize the barcode and as it has been said before, this place is a wealth of knowledge and experience.

 

So, what are the cast #s on the back of the block??? I believe it's 010 and the Vin #s are probably for a pickup.....

 

I'll check it out when I get home tonite! I only have time to read the HAMB when I am at work!

 

Well I reckon I owe everyone an apology. I hadn’t bothered checking the casting numbers because I thought that was only gonna tell the year and what vehicle it came. However upon checking the casting it’s 10066036 and google tells me that’s an Hispanic engine. I can only assume it crossed the river legally. Thanks again everyone