It is an excellent GM block.
It's probably a 1972 350.
It's a 4" bore block. Has been used for 302, 327, and 350 engines.
350 and 327 [1966 - 1980]
1970 Z28...Stacy
GM engine block # 3970010 was used as early as 1968 on some 327ci engines. From 1969-1979 it was a 350ci engine. It could be a 2 or 4 bolt block used in cars, trucks and even corvettes. You can also find these blocks with a "MEXICO" stamp on them near the block ID. It has been said that these are high nickle content blocks and may be stronger than others.
4bolt 350ci
Gm 3970010 the model?
The block and just about all parts have a "casting number" on them. Your block #3970010 was used by GM from 1969 through 1980 in anything from a 1/2 ton pickup, to the HOT Z-28's. It could be either a 2 bolt or a 4 bolt design. What that means is that the crankshaft is held in the engine block by main bearing caps that are designed with either 2 bolts or 4 bolts. The 2 bolt is good for non-high performance, less than 6,000 RPM's. The 4 bolt design, spreads the rotational stess over a much wider area within the block is used for over 6,000 RPM's. Hope this helps.
how much is it worth
it is a 1969-1979 motor it was used in cars, trucks, and vettes
A81 should be January 8, '71,'81,'91.