Just need block and casting # info

Tiny
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I bought an 82 firebird and someone put a 350 in and I cant seem to find the info on the block and casting #s anywhere. I have search all over and all I can find is its a flint plant motor. Block vin is v1219tky and casting# is 138964. Can u please help me?
Saturday, June 7th, 2014 AT 9:52 AM

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Tiny
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Ihave engine books that go from 1960-1981 and from what you have given is tha t it was built at flint engine December 19,1979 and was used in a 1980 model pickup. The old engine part number was 14021821 it doesn't denote whether it was a 2 or 4 bolt main.
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Sunday, June 8th, 2014 AT 11:15 AM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for the info, atleast I have something to go on now. Now to track down if its 2 or 4 bolt lol.
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Sunday, June 8th, 2014 AT 12:04 PM
Tiny
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The casting number for it may be on the back of engine on driver's side.
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Sunday, June 8th, 2014 AT 3:33 PM

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