The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Big Bolts 235: does this engine No. tell us anything?

Just struck a deal on a '48 Chev Loadstar 2-ton. Straight, 5-window,steel grain bed and hoist with 2-speed. Has not run in several years. Appears to be early 235. Engine number behind distributor is: 55F1017N Does that tell us anything? Door plate reads," 6RWK 3844, which VIN,"busts," to say 1948 2T Oakland, 161" WB.

Hope to bring her home next week. Price was $400.

That will be a Chevy Loadmaster. A Loadstar is a International. I like to use the engine block casting number, when identifying these 6 cyl. engines. It's located on the passenger side, to the rear of the fuel pump. Sounds like a good deal.

Dang it, I knew better; I meant to say Loadmaster. Anyway, thanks Spanky. I'll look where you said next time I get over there. I suspect it will be a week before we can haul it home.

Dennis