Originally Posted by T-Doug
Well now. The serial number block is blank.

It sounds like you've got a "replacement" block, one that a Chevy parts department sold to be used during an overhaul. The casting number down close to the fuel pump will give you an idea of the engine's age and basic application, but casting numbers usually span several years of production.
Jerry

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