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| | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 | I have the cowl data plate on my '46 1.5 ton. Today I cleaned the nice, machined flat rear of the distributor expecting to find an engine number, (which may have been VIN at one time). NO number; smooth flat.
So did they number all engine blocks? OR, as I have read in the past, could I just have a replacement engine and no one bothered to re-stamp the block??
Dennis | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 247 | Dennis
My guess would be that the engine has been replaced and they did not stamp the numbers on the block.
The casting numbers on the block and the head could help you identify the year of the engine.
Good luck.
Jim | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 41 | Jim, that makes good sense to me. I had read over on GMC that replacement engines often were not stamped. So in a good way, it might be a better chance this engine will run.
Next I have to find where the casting numbers are on the block. Head should be pretty obvious. This engine is REALLY caked with a mix of field dirt and grease. Almost have to chip it off.
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