Factory Replacement Block

[carl cuda]

Does anyone know if this would be a factory replacement block?
The stamp reads”B497” it’s for a 1970 AAR Cuda. The casting number is correct for a TA car.

 

[ted s]

6 the doesnt mean 340 6 pack

 

[Chryco Psycho]

The TA cast behind the casting # makes it a TA block
I can't read what is stamped on the Vin pad .
I believe the TA block were available through the parts dept for a short time .

 

[Cuda Hunter]

0B237947 is what appears to be on the oil rail pad.

What vin is your AAR?

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Doesn't a warranty replacement block have a tag on the side of it?
And it will be a blank oil pan pad.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

not sure on the tag , I have not seen that but the vin stamp pad should be blank

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Here ya go. Picture of the tag and some info to help.

Warranty Block tags in Reference Material

Page 1 of 2: Warranty & rebuilt block tag riveted to the side of the engine.

forum.e-bodies.org

 

[moparlee]

Doesn't a warranty replacement block have a tag on the side of it?
And it will be a blank oil pan pad.

Yes, it has a tag riveted to the side of the block and the oil pan rail pad is blank. My 383 R/T had an engine failure under warranty and was replaced with a factory warrenty short block. I still have the car and engine today with the tag.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Did they keep your original block?

 

[Cuda Hunter]

 

[moparlee]

Yep, that is the tag. The dealer kept the original block. A rod went through the side of the block.