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Old 01-20-2016, 02:47 PM   #1
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My 8ba has the number j2992 on yhe bellhousing boss.can the year of manufacture be determined from this? Can anyone help with this? Thanks guys!
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That is probably a casting number.
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If it has a date of manufacture it will be on the pass.side rear intake manifold mounting surface.


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Old 01-20-2016, 03:29 PM   #4
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Maybe at one time, but the casting records no longer exist. Some later blocks have date codes steel stamped into the intake manifold area of the blocks.

Edit: 51 MERC provided better information sooner!
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