Engine number location for 1962 394 V8

[gregleck]

I'm trying to find the engine number on my 1962 Olds Dynamic 88 Celebrity 4 door sedan.  Has a 2 bbl carb, but I want to find out which one of the three engine configurations it was for 1962.

 

I found 585657 R on the top of the engine, but was told that doesn't appear to fit the engine numbers for this series and sounds more like a part number or casting number.

 

 

On the right side of the block I found 579278R

 

Are either of these the engine number?  They are not matching.   And I also discovered the transmission is actually from a 1963, not 1962 model.

 

The auctioneer said it was "100% original."  Caveat Emptor.

 

[Oldsfan]

http://1962oldsmobile.com/62rocketengine.html

[gregleck]

from the above website:

 

"The Rocket engine unit number on full-size models is stamped on a pad on the left (driver's side) cylinder head, directly beneath the rocker arm cover lip, in between the 3rd and 5th spark plugs"

 

Thanks!

 

Greg

 

 

 

[Oldsfan]

Just be aware that it is possible, though not likely, for the heads to be swapped. This is a project because of the accessory mounting bores, but I have seen it done. It could also be possible to have an engine with numbers on both heads, or no numbers at all, if a used head was installed to replace a cracked one.

 

Paul