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| | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 | OK...I picked up a '56 Chevy 3600 LWB today. Yeah, I heard it running before the deal went down. Started easy and runs very smooth. The PO didn't recall what engine it is. The hood trim doesn't have the "V" on it, so I'm assuming it didn't come with a V8. Anyhow, the oil filter canister is on the left side if you are looking at the engine from the radiator and the starter is on the right. The water pump housing has a short hose routing the right head and another routing to the left one. It has a Rochester "2 Jet" carb and the air cleaner cover has a "dry element" sticker on it. I'll try to get some casting numbers tomorrow but was wondering if someone would know from that description. I'm in Reno and that's a bit higher than where it had been. It started a bit harder here and ran rougher and a LOT richer. This is my first TF truck and I'm looking forward to working on it. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | It sounds like a factory 347 pontiac. They did come from the factory with Pontiac engines 
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 | Ya know what...I *think* "347" is written in grease pen under the hood. I'll check in the am. Thanks Mechainiac, I appreciate the input! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 96 | Congratulations Scott, I am obviously envious.
Send David Hicks home - now!
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 | I have always read that GMC's used Pontiac engines. Chevy used the small block with the Buick Nail head V-8 offered in the larger trucks , the Pontiac in a Chevy is swapped in. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | I just re-read this post and I was somehow thinking of a GMC truck you were talking about.If it is a Chevy, the pontiac engine was a transplant.Are you sure it isnt a GMC truck with a Chevy front clip?
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Be yourself. If you are ever lost, It will be much easier to find yourself if you know who you are!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 | Yeah, the VIN on plate on the cab is 3E56XXXXXXX and is the same VIN as the number located on the frame in the engine compartment. I'm leaning toward "it's an implanted engine" theory. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 46 | OK...I was able to snap a pic of the engine and head casting number. The head casting number is 522010. If this is familar to anyone, let me know. The link to the photo didn't work.
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