68 440 block

[GTXtreme]

im intrested in buying a 68 440 block from a friend of mine and im just wondering what the E (E-440) means thats stamped in the front of the block near where the water pump housing is.    thanx in advance.   brian

[jpsycoboy5]

if i remember right its the type of car the engine was in but i could be wrong

[Cooter]

An "E 440" would be technically, a 1969 Block...However, the casting date may be a late '68 date code.."D" would be a '68 Block...

[GTXtreme]

Thanx for the info Cooter.   Now does anyone know of a good machine shop?

[Sixt8Chrgr]

Thanx for the info Cooter.   Now does anyone know of a good machine shop?

Where are you located?

[GTXtreme]

long island, new york.

[Sixt8Chrgr]

cant help you sorry.

[tan top]

An "E 440" would be technically, a 1969 Block...However, the casting date may be a late '68 date code.."D" would be a '68 Block...

i know its a  long shot !!a very long shot ! but whats the vin on  machined pad  just above the oil pan rail on the passanger side of the block  Brian