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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by impala_jo, Oct 27, 2008.

  1. impala_jo
    Joined: Apr 21, 2005
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    Need some help to identify which Nailhead i have-- Tried doing a search but i keep getting different answers...On the back of engine I have the GM #1196547 but as you are looking at it I have some other #'s stamped on the left side (upside down) where the valley cover bolts to...#3HI35I96 and on the other side #4H8007237....... Alittle confused cause this motor came out of a 61 lesabre (from what i was told).. so it could be a 364 or 401.. Thankx in advance for any info...
     
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  2. dieselc
    Joined: May 17, 2004
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    from ohio

  3. impala_jo
    Joined: Apr 21, 2005
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    Any ideas what the stamp #s on front stand for???
     
  4. buford26
    Joined: Jul 25, 2005
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    4H8007237 is the VIN of the car the engine was taken from:

    4 = LeSabre
    H = 1961
    8 = built at Arlington, TX
    007237 = production number

    3HI35I96 is the production code:

    3H = 1961 364 V8
    135196 = the I is most likely a 1 (common Buick practice), but I don't know what the numbers stand for, maybe engine sequence number?

    These links show the details:

    http://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/61/61_vin.html
    http://www.teambuick.com/forums/view.php?pg=indent_engine_59-62
    http://www.teambuick.com/forums/view.php?pg=indent_engine_where
     
  5. Strange Agent
    Joined: Sep 29, 2008
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    from Ponder, TX

    '61 would have had a 364. buford26 is right on the money.
     
  6. impala_jo
    Joined: Apr 21, 2005
    Posts: 32

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    THANKS again for answering some very needed questions...............
     

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