I am trying to determine what year or close to what year block I have. I am replacing the original .289 from my '66 with a .302. The only numbers I can find on the block are, "119 cast into the block in several places,

WC
P Cast into block near distributor opening

E0SE - A2E cast into block on passenger side near front edge just below heads.

This block has the dipstick hole on the drivers side near the rear of the block.

ANY IDEAS???

 

It is likely a 1980 block. This is determined by the numbers E0SE...The first letter is the decade (C=60s, D=70s, E=80s) and the digit next to it represents the year, so E0 is 80.

 

OK Thanks, I did notice that the water pump had a date stamp of 82 on it, but I assume that could be a remenufactured one.

Thanks