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Engine Code Location

Engine Code letters on 6-cylinder engines are stamped on distributor mounting pad on right side of engine block. On V8 engines, code letters are located on machined face of engine block, below right hand cylinder head.

Engine Code Letters
250" 6-Cyl. 1-Bbl. CCC, CCD, CCA, CCB
350" V8 2-Bbl. XR, YZ, YR, Y7, YV XV, ZR, ZV, YL
400" V8 2-Bbl. YP, Y4, YX, Y1 ZX ZK YZ
400" V8 4-Bbl. WK, YS, WS, WP, Y3 YN, ZS, YY, ZN, YT
455" V8 4-Bbl. WW, YC, YA, WT ZC, ZA, YK, YD
455" V8 4-Bbl. (Super Duty) W8, Y8
Fig 1: 1973-74 6 CYL. ENGINE CODE LOCATION
G09340437Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY