Engine date vs engine component dates?

[68SSCamaro]

Al Colvin's "Chevrolet By The Numbers" covers this subject. Use that and the Assembly Manual to determine what components are part of the Engine Assembly and what is added at the Car Assembly plant.

The engine assembly includes the long block including distributor and flywheel. So block, heads, intake, exhaust manifolds and water pump. Also thermostat housing, engine lift brackets and for pre-69 the smog bracket on the intake.

Car assembly include alternator, starter, carburetor, smog pump, power steering pump, coil, air conditioning, pulleys, fan and all the brackets that go with these.

There are a bunch of little things that go on the engine at various points that maybe someone else can help with. These would include spark plug wire stands, distributor vacuum line stand, power brake vacuum fitting on intake, etc. This would make a good project for someone to put together.