engine date cast in block???

[Fuzzydog]

I have an allegedly 1969 K&C Thermoglass 17.5 bowrider and OMC power (GM I4 120hp)<br /><br />On the block, there is the casting 1-17-71.<br /><br />Could this be the date it was cast? (therefore indicating it was repowered at some point)<br />I can't imagine they would cast an actual day in the block - maybe a year or month/year but month/day/year?<br /><br />Any ideas?

 

[Phantom17]

Re: engine date cast in block???

Mine is stamped 11-13-80 in a 1981 Cobia. Why not, makes it easy to tell what year it is!

 

[Fuzzydog]

Re: engine date cast in block???

interesting...I guess maybe it is the date. Just seems funny as they would have to change the casting mold every day - even in 1969 I don't see why they would go to that trouble.<br /><br />Thanks for the reply

 

[Bondo]

Re: engine date cast in block???

Originally posted by Fuzzydog:<br /> interesting...I guess maybe it is the date. Just seems funny as they would have to change the casting mold every day - even in 1969 I don't see why they would go to that trouble.<br /><br />Thanks for the reply

1 Mold casts 1 Engine Block,.........<br /><br />New Molds are made Everyday............