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| | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | Hello,
The engine on my '36 1.5 ton is missing the cap on the crankcase ventilator. I'm about to start hunting for one, and thoght I'd start here. Any suggestions where to find one?
Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Jeff, put the request in the swap meet under the Parts Wanted section. I'll bet a bolter out there has one. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,215 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,215 | I'm pretty sure I have one, I just need to hunt for it. Send me a PM with your address. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | Thanks, I forgot about the swap! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | Mike,
Thanks! I sent you the info.
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 186 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 186 | I think I have one too, if Mike B cant find his... let me know | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,215 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,215 | Jeff, I've never seen the Draft Tube mounted on the passenger side in a 1936 Chevy. Can you send me the casting numbers off of the block so I can confirm what you have? Thanks, Mike B | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | Ok, I'll check after lunch and let you know.
Thanks,
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | Ok, my engine casting number is: 838941.
I looked it up and it is a 1939 engine...a 216.
I also found an ID tag on the firewall that was REALLY worn, but from what I could tell, it said:
Master 6
Car No. 21RD05 13785
Mike, hope the engine # can shed light on the placement of my vent tube. Any idea on the firewall tag #??
Thanks!! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,215 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,215 | Jeff, Ok, you have a 216...makes sense now. Your serial number 21RD05 13785 breaks down as follows; 21 = Janesville, WI assembly plant. RD = 1936 Utility, 157" wheel base, 1-1/2 ton with Dual Wheels. 05 = May 13785 = Unit number starting at 1001. The first RD from Janesville was built on October 8, 1935 and the last was serial number 21RD08 17221 built om August 21, 1936. I found a vent pipe cap and will mail it out on Monday. Take care. Mike B | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 58 | Mike,
Wow! That's alot of good info on that ID breakdown! I guess at some point teh original '36 engine either was too far gone to do anything with, or someone upgraded?! So now I have a better idea of what I'm working with.
Thanks for the help, and for the vent cap too!
Jeff | | |
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