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| | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 441 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 441 | Hello gang,
I de-greased the flat area next to my distributor and uncovered a code that looks to read "AFCA685099" I've checked our site and a few others and come up with no info. It's a 47 truck (3800 Thriftmaster) but I do not believe the engine is original. Any help would be appreciated. The markings look to be good hits but, hey, maybe I'm reading something wrong. I'll try a photo but my lighting isn't too good.
I imagine it's a 216, but there are slightly different casting identifiers than my confirmed 47 216 on another truck. By that I mean, on the drivers side where the throttle linkage attaches there are 2 additional holes that look like they may accept a bolted attachment of some kind, directly above the generator bracket.
Also, the floor directly behind the bellhousing is cut to accomodate the bellhousing. Oddly, the SM420 lands perfectly in the floor board hole. Perplexing to me.
Thanks folks - Joe
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 1,609 | on the drivers side where the throttle linkage attaches there are 2 additional holes that look like they may accept a bolted attachment of some kind, directly above the generator bracket. Sounds like the side engine mount casting found on later vintage 235's.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | Joe,
How tall is the lifter cover?
Does it go from the edge by the distributor boss all the way to the bottom of the rocker cover?
Or does it only go up to the joint between the head and block?
steve sr. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 441 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 441 | Steve - The lifter cover goes from the bottom of the block right to the underside of the valve cover. I has 6 holes for the spark plugs.
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 441 Stovebolt Photo Moderator | | Stovebolt Photo Moderator Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 441 | Tim - your catalog reference about sums it up. Looks to BE A 216 FROM A 48 and it makes sense. This is a 3800.
1947 - 3800 dually known as "Deadwrench"Link to a few photosIn this world there are givers and takers. The takers eat well, the givers sleep well. | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,713 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,713 | Joe -- FWIW -- The reference I told you about yesterday concurs with Tim's.
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