After many years I've decided to do major work on the engine. I started reviewing my old posts because I don't want to ask the same old questions again. I plan to remove the cylinders and head. Take measurements to see if I can just replace the rings, bearings and oil pump. I have a local machine shop I can take it to if needed but I was hoping to do this with it in the truck. Maybe I should just do it right and pull it out, take it to the shop and let him measure and get the parts I need? As it is I don't know which engine it is. The 292 has the engine mounts in a different position I believe? Thanks, Glenn
Last edited by glennj3; 07/08/20234:59 PM.
1953 Chevy 153A 3/4-ton Working on my project since 2015 Follow along in my DITY
My 53 chev 3/4 ton truck came with a 216ci engine, but after all these years it may have another year motor. Get all the numbers you can find, most on passenger side of block also there are numbers STAMPED on a small pad next to distributor. Post the numbers you find and others will come along to chime in. Best of luck
My 53 chev 3/4 ton truck came with a 216ci engine, but after all these years it may have another year motor. Get all the numbers you can find, most on passenger side of block also there are numbers STAMPED on a small pad next to distributor. Post the numbers you find and others will come along to chime in. Best of luck
I will look back on my posts I believe I did post pictures but I could not make much out of them, like they were not complete.
1953 Chevy 153A 3/4-ton Working on my project since 2015 Follow along in my DITY
I found my old posts and pictures. The engine mounts are directly across from each other, the engine mount is followed by the fuel pump then the oil filter. The lifter covers are about 4 1/2 inches tall. I am not sure if I can copy the pictures and paste here or not.
1953 Chevy 153A 3/4-ton Working on my project since 2015 Follow along in my DITY
That "45" in first and last pictures looks like a partial date code to me. There are probably one or two characters in front of the 45 that would reveal the complete casting date.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
I went back and reviewed all your engine related posts to review what was checked before. As was finally noted in a previous response on the same topic, you need to fully expose the engine block casting code that is partially hidden behind your coil, plus clean off the layers of paint and oil/dirt to reveal the entire casting code number so we can help to identify exactly what you have. See the edited pics (blue arrows added) below that shows the coil that needs to be moved and the obstructed casting number.
The casting date code (partially hidden in your other pics) and the stamped serial number you provided (not pictured) are currently no help in identifying the engine without the full casting number.
Please take and post pictures of the fully cleaned/exposed engine block casting code, and the stamped Serial# pad so we can better help finally answer your question. If you can get the entire date casting codes (currently showing as ending in "134"), that would help too, but not essential. There should be at least 1 "letter" in front of those 3 digits.
Would love to be able to help find your answer so you can move on to the next step!
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
We will be here when you can come back around and provide the needed pics.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Dan
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
