I just found your answer trying to look up my #'s, K - Mckinnon Industries 05-25 - May 25 C - Car KB - Engine ID Code Your # was close to mine so recognized it right off. You have a '73 Nova 350 with 145bhp, 2bbl, and 8.5:1 comp. Now I'm trying to find out what BBC I have, #'s ending in TKB, so far early Chevy/GMC truck is all I got and cannot find my casting #'s book!!!
You will need to provide the suffix code from front on the passenger side head of the engine.
Sometimes you can find information at mortec.com and http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php
Sometimes this website can be helpful for decoding chevy engine numbers: http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php
90-9879
VIN code "H"
You must have an engine scanner to do that.
It's a 4.3 litre V6 (262 cubid inch) Most had engine code W but some had code x. It's the 8th digit of the vin number.
There is a small pad in front of the right head with the information you're looking for. Here is a website that has a photo and information about decoding the number: http://www.nastyz28.com/chevy-engine-code-stampings.php
The engine codes for gasoline engines in the 1985 Chevy Celebrity: 2.5L 4 cylinder engine code R 2.8L V6 mpfi code w 2.8L V6 carburettor code x
The eighth digit of the vin number is the engine code.
You have a 1973 nova 350
Diagnostic trouble code