Engine Chalk Marks

[Mike M.]

I have the original engine out of my '65 Coupe, probably for the first time ever. There are some chalk marks that I have found under 47 years of dirt and grease. These marks, in a yellow chalk read "d H". They are on both side of the block. Anyone know what these letters mean?
Thanks. Mike

[Terry M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

I have the original engine out of my '65 Coupe, probably for the first time ever. There are some chalk marks that I have found under 47 years of dirt and grease. These marks, in a yellow chalk read "d H". They are on both side of the block. Anyone know what these letters mean?
Thanks. Mike

AND your engine suffix code is????

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

HP: 327/300/L75/AFB/HYD./Powerglide

[Patrick H.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

HP: 327/300/L75/AFB/HYD./Powerglide

Turn the engine block upside down.
I think you'll figure it out.

[Terry M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

Turn the engine block upside down.
I think you'll figure it out.

Or turn your post/monitor upside down.

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

I GOT IT!!!!
Tks.

[Terry M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

I GOT IT!!!!
Tks.

You know Mike, I don't suppose you need me to tell you what a feat that is to have the original finish on your engine. Congratulations and enjoy your Corvette.

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

HP !!!!!!!!! How about a couple pictures for those of us who love this stuff !!!

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

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Hopefully you can see the chalk marks.

[Mike M.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

Here are a couple of more photos. Doing all of this to move up the NCRS 2nd Floight to Top Flight (hopefully).IMG_3948.jpgIMG_3949.jpg

[Tom H.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

Pretty neat. Bet the guy who put those on never imagined we'd be examining his handwriting skills !!!

[Michael H.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

Here are a couple of more photos. Doing all of this to move up the NCRS 2nd Floight to Top Flight (hopefully).[ATTACH=CONFIG]38915[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]38916[/ATTACH]

I wonder why the pan gasket on the right side is actually a gasket for the left side? Note the configuration/loop for the dip stick.

[Timothy B.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

Also good to observe is the correct starter bracket bolt with the star washer.

[Jim D.]

Re: Engine Chalk Marks

Here's a couple of the original crayon marks on my 65.