| |
Labor Day Putting down your wrenches or time for
MORE wrenching? 
Plenty of places to share. | | Click on image for the lowdown. 
====
| | | Forums66 Topics128,010 Posts1,055,299 Members48,419 | | Most Online14,466
Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
| | THANKS!
For helping keep this great
old truck web site
on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 | I recently purchased what I believe to be a 1953 GMC 100 with a 4 on the floor trans. I haven't had time to check what is stamped on the engine, but everything looks original and the head is marked "3835913".
I'm wondering if there is any way to check the oil level on these motors since I did not see a dipstick. I'm planning to rebuild the brakes, swap out the fluids, and test fire.
I also believe it's been converted to 12v because it seems to have an alternator, not a generator. Anyone have any tips to confirm this? | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | That is a Chevy head. Your engine has been replaced. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 285 | Thanks, and my apologies for all the basic questions. I went home during lunch and found the dipstick as well as the engine serial number. It confirms the change to a Chevy 235 (see other thread). | | |
|
|
| |
