If that engine is original to that truck, it would be a Loadmaster 235, instead of a Thriftmaster 216. 216's were standard in 1/2 ton thru 1 1/2 ton. 235's were standard in the 2 ton trucks.
Well you made me happy. We can brag that we have 93 HP instead of 90. For the engine is suppose to be the original. I'll have to check for the engine casting numbers.
Where should I look for the numbers?
I know there is a number stamped on the block next to/just rear of the distributor. Though I will not be able to look at the truck for a day or two. For my son took it out east for the time being.
Anyway I followed my son today as he drove out east or as they say drove down island heading out to the North Fork on I 495. The truck hit 53 on level grade and he still had some pedal left.
He was also able to hold most grades doing 45 and again he had some pedal left. He was smart to not push it flat out on his first high speed distance run. Went about 75 miles.
Edit to add: Previous to us owning the truck someone had taken the throttle plate off of the governor.
