suffix help with engine #F0324TPT

kdcarmack

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We bought a 1963 Chevrolet C10. The truck did not have a motor in it, but the previous owner gave me this motor.. I have searched the web for quite awhile and cant find any info that even comes close to helping me.. I am hoping that you guys can help out... thanks ahead of time...
 

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Hello and welcome to the forum!
Apologizes for the delay in responding!

The number you've posted, F0324TPT, is the Engine Assembly Code.
It decodes as; F = Flint (assembly plant), 0324, date code, March 24, TPT = Engine Suffix Code, this particular code I have been unable to decode. I have found several codes very close to it, FPR, FPS and FPW, they all decode as, 1989, 350 cid, truck, 210 HP.
It's a good guess, FPT decodes the same!

So, it looks like you got a 1989 350, from a truck.
That's a good thing!
This will be a Chevy roller cam truck engine, a lot of HP and torque can be made from these engines, with Chevy components!

This will make your '63 pickup a real go getter!
Good luck with your build and don't be a stranger around the forum, stop in from time to time and keep us updated on the progress of your build!
 

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