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Old 05-30-2022, 05:13 PM
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How do I know if the engine in my 57 Star Chief is the original engine?

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Old 05-30-2022, 07:08 PM
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Partial Vehicle # stamped on RF block.

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Partial Vehicle # stamped on RF block.
Pontiac called it "Serial Number" back in the day. The serial number is on the stainless tag on driver's side door jam. See this link for how to locate the serial number on the engine block.

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Thanks guys. Found it and verified it is the original engine! Yay!

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