For example, the engine in my '69 carries a date code of K278. K=November, 27, 8 meaning 1968. This brings us to another fact you must consider when interpreting date codes. The Pontiac engine foundry would begin casting parts for the following model year at "about" mid-year. More @Wikipedia
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