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Decoding/Numbers / 1967 AIR pump numbers decode?

« on: November 28, 2022, 07:51:30 PM »

Hi,

I sent an email to Kurt Sonen on 11/25 with photos but thought I'd ask here on the forum too.

So my AIR pump was on my 67 when I purchased the car in 1985 and has been working fine all these years until the main bearing finally quit a few weeks ago. I was about to send it out to Bill Hodel of Massillon, Ohio for a rebuild when I looked at the numbers and wondered if it is the correct pump? I'll include info and ask if you can help. Thanks!

Car is 67 convertible 11B LOS with 327/210 and powerglide. Engine pad stamp is VII23MF and the car was sold new in late November 1966 at De Long Chevrolet of San Rafael, CA.

My AIR pump numbers are as follows:

1. The front casting behind the 4 bolt pulley is 5696122
2. The stamp on the tab on top of the pump is 21791U (this is what has me most concerned)
3. The rear part of the pump where the hoses connect and is painted black has a casting of 5696132.

I'm rusty on sending photos but maybe Kurt could send the photos from my email to him of Friday 11/25 ?

Thanks again for your excellent site and all you do for the 1st Gen Camaro hobby,
Brian Birkeland

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Decoding/Numbers / Hunting for a correct 1968 alternator (part # and date code)

« on: January 30, 2022, 11:51:32 PM »

Hi all,
I emailed Kurt Sonen and he suggested I post here.

I'm looking for the correct part number and date code for my 68 RS convertible.
Here are the particulars on the car:
1. Cowl tag 09C built in Van Nuys
2. Shipping data report 9/14/67
3. Original dealership Cormier Chevrolet of Long Beach, CA
4. Engine pad stamp 18L 302530  T0907EE
5. Engine is 327/275hp with power steering and powerglide

The Chevrolet by the Numbers book by Colvin is a bit unclear about the part number I should be looking for and I'm also not sure how many days or weeks before the cowl tag date or engine pad stamp date I should be looking for as well. I'm assuming the 37 amp alternator would be most correct?

I enjoy your site and feel fortunate to be the second owner of this numbers matching 68 Camaro since 1991.

Thanks, Brian