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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 | On my new 46 GMC 3/4 ton I just assumed there was a 228 engine in it since it was all original.It was built in Canada so I'm wondering if Canadian GMC trucks used a 216 instead. It looks like a 216 valve cover , can anyone tell me any differences between the 2 engines. Thanks Murray | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Hydra1/2ton, if you will post the trucks serial number, I can tell you for sure, the 41 - 45 1/2 tons were powered by a Chevy 224 engine, the 46s were powered by a 216 Chevy, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Hydra1/2ton, if you will post the trucks serial number, I can tell you for sure, the 41 - 45 1/2 tons were powered by a Chevy 224 engine, the 46s were powered by a 216 Chevy, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 | truck serial # is 6942403244 , engine # is x145688 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 248 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 248 | If it is a GMC the valve cover will be stamped in a fancy scrolled GMC....
216 are interchangeable and a direct bolt in....
228 has an external 1/4 oil line in the front of the engine.... none on the 216....
To the best of my knowledge the valve covers are not interchangeable between these two engines..... you may have a 216..... was it original..?? was GMC using 216 due to a shortage...who knows..?
Any pictures available...? where are you located in Ontario??? as I have a spare 228 parts engine..... which was in a Chev and I replaced with a 261.....
BOB
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Bob C.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Hydra1/2ton, your serial number breaks down as follows,
6 = year 1946
94 = GMC 3/4 ton
24 = pickup delivery 125 1/4" wheelbase
03244 = regular production number
Canadian produced GMC light trucks of this period had Chevrolet engines, yours had a 216 when it left the factory. GMC engines are longer than Chevy engines, so swapping is not a drop in proposition, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 145 | Thanks for the info 3b , I did not pay much for this truck, but am amazed at the solid body after all this time.(the windows still roll up and down and doors close not too bad). Will try to get some pics of it soon. As for the engine Bob I still don;t have this one free yet and anti freeze came out first when I drained the old oil out so I may be looking for another once this one is diagnosed.Thanks Murray | | |
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