Chuck, as BC mentioned knowing the block casting number will help define what it is. If we just use the stamped serial# shown, according to the 1957 Chevy Truck data PDF, your numbers indicate it should be a 1957 built June 6th and installed in a 1/2 - 1 ton truck (see screenshot below).
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~ 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)
Thanks BC and Dan for helping me with this request. I always thought the ser. # was the most informative of the #’s. Honestly Dan, you gave me all the information I really needed.
Thank you again!
Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
~ 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)
Hey there Dan (or somebody!), because you’re so good at identifying motors I’ve got one more for you to help me with if you would please. Please see attached photos.
Thanks so much!
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Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Chuck, Jerry and Mike B gotcha you covered sir. ðŸ‘
~ 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)
Thanks Jerry and Mike! To be clear, the “Z” suffix tells me it’s a car engine, correct? If so, I know the engine mounts are different and if I want to put it in my ‘50 truck I’ll have to install truck mounts. Is that difficult to do? I wouldn’t think holes would already be in place where truck mounts would have to be installed. Help understanding appreciated.
Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
The truck front mount is a rectangular rubber and steel assembly that bolts to the flat bottom of the steel separator plate between the engine block and the timing gears. It might be necessary to drill that plate for the mount attaching bolts. Some are drilled- - - -others aren't. Use the mount as a template to locate the holes. Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt! There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
Chuck, Just a little pointer to an already existing Tech Tip on converting a 235 "car" motor front mount to truck use. All the details you need to modify that front engine plate to front mount use in your truck! Happy drilling!
~ 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)
Thanks Jerry and Dan. I wasn’t aware that there was a tech tip on the mounting subject, so I’ll read that tonight. Sounds from Jerry like there might be a remote possibility that the front holes could already be there in this car engine I’m considering buying, so I’ll ask the owner to check for me.
Thanks again for all the help!
Chuck 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original) 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton (future streetrod) 1941 Chevy coupe 1938 Chevy coupe streetrod
BC59, not that easy... take the pan off to remove the timing cover, then find the plate is behind the timing gears. No go. Just drill the holes. I did.
~~ Jethro 1954 3100 Back to Life In the Dity Gallery 1951 3100 (gone) / 1956 4400 (still in the neighborhood) / 1957 6400 with dump body (retired) / 1959 3100 panel (in the woods junked) / 1978 Custom Deluxe K10 / 1993 S-10 4.3 / 2004 Chevy Crew Cab / 1945 John Deere H / 1952 John Deere B / 1966 John Deere 2510 / 1967 John Deere 1020
BC59, not that easy... take the pan off to remove the timing cover, then find the plate is behind the timing gears. No go. Just drill the holes. I did.
I know what's involved, I'd just as soon see what's inside before installing it in a rig.
BC 1960 Chevy C10 driver 261 T5 4.10 dana 44 power loc 1949 GMC 250 project in waiting 1960 C60 pasture art Retired GM dealer tech. 1980 - 2022
Happy drilling!