I've got a known- to- be -original '68 292 block, stamped numbers are FO627XAE. This engine was in the truck when I bought it in 1973.
I've wondered about the "X" myself.LMC Truck has some partial codes (and vin codes) broken down in their catalog. They don't list any X. I wonder if it is a dealer- exchanged engine under original owner's warranty? Just a wild guess.
My other block is stamped FO626UH. LMC's chart does correctly ID it as a '67.


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'71 GMC Jimmy 350, sm465, np205,3.73 posi.
'68 C/10 Stepside 292 (.030 over) Offy Intake, 500 CFM AFB,Clif headers, sm465, 3.73 posi.
'67 K/10 454 project.
'72 K/5 rolling frame project.