69 "CE" 396 questions
 

I'm trying to figure out the engine in my Camaro. It's not the original engine as my car is an original small block car. Here is the info:casting number 3969854, casting date J 14 9, front pad stamping CE075672, NO serial number, HI PERF PASS cast into block above oil filter. I know that it is a counter exchange shortblock but the thing that I'm not sure about is the CE stamping. The letters and numbers aren't lined up and are different sizes. I can't get a picture of the front pad stamping because of the alternator bracket. Any thoughts???

Re: 69 "CE" 396 questions
 

Does this Help?

Your block shows CE075672 it decodes to:
C=Chevrolet
E=Engine
0=last digit of the model year,in your case 1970.
75672=Sequence number of that engine.Tonawanda started production from number 50001 to 79999.Yours is the 75,672nd unit produced from that plant.
Try this too

Re: 69 "CE" 396 questions
 

more of less same as what Rick said but from the Chevy Service Bullentin

https://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500/medium/CE_INFO.JPG
https://www.yenko.net/photos/data/500.../CE_INFO_2.JPG]

Re: 69 "CE" 396 questions
 

Also answered here:http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81995