American Motors: AMC ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER, amc engines, casting numbers

Question
QUESTION: I have an engine block casting number from a 1974 AMC Hornet. Where can I go to find out what this number means?

ANSWER: What engine do you have? 6 cylinder or V-8?
Send me the number and I will see if I can help.

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QUESTION: It is a V-8. The number is 3195527.

Answer
1970-1982 304 CID engine.
Here is a site that will help you in the future:
http://www.planethoustonamx.com/main/amc_engine_casting_numbers.htm
You will also find "304" cast on the side of the block behind the motor mount. All 290-401 AMC engines should have the CID cast on the side of the block.