Thread: trying to id. this engine 1404208

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i am trying to id. this engine 1404208 this is the no. on the back drivers side of the block

That's a strange id. Here's all of the "known" chevy id's in the 140 series. If it's a four bolt main, my guess is that the id is 1401209 and the stamping is a bit off. Hope it helps. Good luck!


Year ID CI Main Bolts Application
1980-84 14010201 305 --2 car, truck
1980-84 14010202 305 --2 car, truck
1980-84 14010203 305 --2 car, truck
1980-82 14010205 267 --2 -
1980-85 14010207 350 --4 truck
1980-85 14010209 350 --4 truck
1978-86 14010231 305 --2 -
1979-82 14010280 267 --2 car
1982 14011064 350 --4 Chevrolet, high tin
1979-82 14016375 267 --2 -
1979-82 14016376 267 --2 car
1978-85 14016379 350 -- car, truck
1980-84 14016381 305 --2 car, truck
1978-88 14016383 305 --2 -
1979-82 14040205 267 --2 -
1978-86 14049047 305 -

try giviing us thee code off the front of the block passenger sside jusst below the head at front of engine. this should help i will look it up 2morrow

It might help to tell if it is a casting number (which it sounds like)or a stamped number, if it's a 6 or V-8, and if an 8, is it a big block, or small block.

My experience is that you'll need the stamped number, and especially any letters, like "Philthy" describes.

thanks guys i really appreciate your responce .as it turns out i copyed the no.wrong. it was 203 .guess its one for the junkpile its a 305 not what i wanted thanks again. dave

That's a bummer. But I wouldn't throw it out. If you've got the room, keep it in the corner of your shop. The 305 is not a bad motor, especially if someone is looking for a real basic engine for a daily driver. With a few nice aftermarket accessories and a bit of work, they're a great motor for a 17 year old guy (or gal) just getting started. Regards..