I recently took my AMC 401 to a local machine shop. The engine is out of a 1978 Jeep 1/2 pickup and is going into my CJ.
I was wondering if there is any way to match the casting numbers to the vehicle? I ask because I'm wondering if I received my original block back from the shop. Here's the reason. When I received the block back, it is obvious that the engine I got back had a broken rod on the #2 cylinder because there is a lot dents and dings under the underside of the block. I don't recall seeing this damage when I tore the engine apart, but it could have been there and we never saw it. I also forgot to mark the block so I could easily identify it when I got it back.
So will the casting numbers match the VIN on the donor pickup in any manner? How about the casting numbers on the heads, will they correspond to the block in any manner? (These heads never went to the machine shop so they are the originals).
Thanks for the help,
Al
I was wondering if there is any way to match the casting numbers to the vehicle? I ask because I'm wondering if I received my original block back from the shop. Here's the reason. When I received the block back, it is obvious that the engine I got back had a broken rod on the #2 cylinder because there is a lot dents and dings under the underside of the block. I don't recall seeing this damage when I tore the engine apart, but it could have been there and we never saw it. I also forgot to mark the block so I could easily identify it when I got it back.
So will the casting numbers match the VIN on the donor pickup in any manner? How about the casting numbers on the heads, will they correspond to the block in any manner? (These heads never went to the machine shop so they are the originals).
Thanks for the help,
Al