1981 Chevy Truck Identify an engine

Tiny
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1981 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I recently bought a 1981 Chevy C10 for a restoration project that had the 305 replaced by a 350 from the previous owner. Where on the engine can I find the serial number to identify exactly what kind of 350 it is? I've looked everywhere, but no luck.

Eventually, I would love to upgrade it to TBI or other modern improvement to increase gas mileage, performance and reliability if I knew what engine I was starting with.

Thanks!
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 1:05 PM

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Tiny
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Hi
Look behind left cylinder head on bossing just before bellhousing. There will be stamped engine code.
Hope this helps
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 3:08 PM
Tiny
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Do you mean on the left as you face the engine standing in front of the grill? Will it be above the exhaust manifold?
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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Left as you sit in truck back of head next to bulkhead
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010 AT 11:06 AM

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