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Hi all
I think I'm in the right place. I have found an engine for my 42 1 1/2 ton truck but just need to ID it
The engine number is BTR 542014 and cast numbers 839910 1 42
Cheers Justin

Justin,
The VIN Buster does not recogonize your engine #.
Harold

Your 'VIN Buster' Results ...
Serial # : BTR542014
Mfg Year : unknown
Model :
Style : Pickup
Plant : unknown

1942 Chevrolet Truck Vehicle Serial Number codes

But, those are for USA - yours might be Canadian or Holden?

I trust Mike.
This info is from a variety of Internet-found sources:

839910 - 1941-1947 216

The locations might be shown here.

Thanks everyone, just had another look at block casting numbers and there are only 6 digits and is the same as my old block it may be an Australian thing but my original engine and truck was built in USA .
They other numbers tell me that the engine is a August 1943 block so that is good,
another small thing I found is that that oil line t hat passes through the water jacket on my original block between piston 4/5, the 43 block has the line through the sump/ crank shaft. I think it is a better idea ????
Cheers Justin

I deleted my first post in this thread to prevent future confusion.

The 839910 is a good USA number and it does show up in my 1929-51 Chevrolet Master Parts Book. It lists it as a 1942-47 216 Block and also lists 839770 as a 1942-47 216 Block.

Mike B