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1969 Engine Identification Codes
Code Cyl. Disp. H.P. C.R. Carb. Trans. Description Qty. Built Location
WC 8 350 265 9.2:1 2 BC Man. Firebird 350  
Engine Identification
V-8: Find code stamped on the block in front
of the right bank of cylinders.

6-Cylinder: Find code stamped on cylinder head
contact surface of the block behind the oil filler pipe.


123456 = Production Number
WH = Engine Code

VIN Identification
V-8: Stamped on the right of the timing chain cover.
6-Cylinder: Stamped on the right rear lower side.

(i.e. 2L9100001)
WH 8 400 345 10.75:1 4 BC Man. Firebird 400 Ram Air IV  
WM 8 350 265 9.2:1 2 BC Man. Firebird 350  
WN 8 350 325 10.5:1 4 BC Man. Firebird 350 H.O.  
WQ 8 400 335 10.75:1 4 BC Man. Firebird 400 Ram Air III  
WZ 8 400 330 10.75:1 4 BC Man. Firebird 400  
XB 8 350 265 9.2:1 2 BC Auto. Firebird 350  
XC 8 350 325 10.5:1 4 BC Auto. Firebird 350 H.O.  
XL 8 350 265 9.2:1 2 BC Auto. Firebird 350  
XN 8 400 345 10.75:1 4 BC Auto. Firebird 400 Ram Air IV  
YE 8 350 265 9.2:1 2 BC 3-Spd./Auto. Firebird 350  
YJ 8 350 265 9.2:1 2 BC 3-Spd./Auto. Firebird 350  
YT 8 400 330 10.75:1 4 BC Auto. Firebird 400  
YW 8 400 335 10.75:1 4 BC Auto. Firebird 400 Ram Air III  
ZC 6 250 175 9.0:1 1 BC Man. Firebird Standard  
ZF 6 250 175 9.0:1 1 BC Auto. Firebird Standard  
ZH 6 250 230 10.5:1 4 BC Man. Firebird Sprint  
ZL 6 250 235 10.5:1 4 BC Auto. Firebird Sprint  
(1) Air
(Note) Conflicting information for following codes. One source lists them available but have not been able to confirm with other sources: XD, WK, XK, ZD, ZE, ZN.




Transmission Identification Codes
Code Description Engine Comments Location
LF 2-Speed Automatic 250 6 Cyl. - 1 BC, W/O AC Stamped on low servo cover (1)
LH 2-Speed Automatic 250 6 Cyl. - W/AC Stamped on low servo cover (1)
MA 2-Speed Automatic 350 2 BC, W/O AC Stamped on low servo cover (1)
MC 2-Speed Automatic 350 2 BC, W/AC Stamped on low servo cover (1)
JB Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 250 1 BC Stamped into sheetmetal cover on side of trans. (1)
JD Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 250 4 BC Stamped into sheetmetal cover on side of trans. (1)
JF Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 350 2 BC, W/O AC Stamped into sheetmetal cover on side of trans. (1)
PQ Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 400 4 BC, W/Ram Air Stamped on metal tag located on right side of trans. (2)
PS Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 350 4 BC Stamped on metal tag located on right side of trans. (2)
PV Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 350 2 BC, W/AC Stamped on metal tag located on right side of trans. (2)
PX Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 400 4 BC, W/O Ram Air Stamped on metal tag located on right side of trans. (2)
(1) Identifies year, trans. model, and date built (ie: 69LH135)
(2) Identifies year, trans. model, and trans. serial (ie: 69PR1234)




Axle Identification Codes
Ratio Std. Axle
Code
Safe-T-Track
Axle
2.56 YB ZB
2.78 YC ZC
2.93 YD ZD
3.08 YE ZE
3.23 YF ZF
3.36 YG ZG
3.55 YH ZH
3.90 - ZK
4.33 - ZM




Carburetor Identification Codes
Code Type Engine Comments
7028071   350 Man.
7029062-72   350 Auto.
7029263   350 H.O. Man.
7029268   350 H.O. Auto.
7029263   400 Man.
7029268   400 Auto.
7028273   400 Manual Ram Air III
7029273*   400 Manual Ram Air III
7028270   400 Automatic Ram Air III
7029270*   400 Automatic Ram Air III
7029273   400 Manual Ram Air IV
7029270   400 Automatic Ram Air IV
* Late 1969




Distributor Identification Codes
Code Engine Comments
1111960 350 Manual
1111942 350 Automatic
1111966 350 H.O. Manual
1111965 350 H.O. Automatic
1111952 400 Manual
1111952, 1111946 400 Automatic
1111941 400 Ram Air




Head Casting Identification Codes
Code Engine Comments
47 350  
48 350 HO  
16 400 Automatic - 16, 62 W/AC
48 400 Ram Air III Automatic - 16, 62 W/AC
722 400 Ram Air IV  





 
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