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Ok...I needed a work truck...and while searching totally fell for a '65 C30 Stakebed with hydralic(?) lift.

SOOOO much more than I needed, but I wanted it. :^)

Now the problem is that I have no idea what engine is in it. I know it's a straight six...or L6 as I have learned...but no idea what size.

The previous owner doesn't appear to have ever cared, since he was not mechanically inclined.

I need to know this as the carb needs to be rebuilt and I have no idea what kit to get.

Thanks
Sablesurfer

Hi
there are different ways of identifying what engine you have. Probsbly the best way is to get a casting number off of the block and go to one of the number identification sites.
If you are going to rebuild the carberator, look for a number stamped on the bowel of the carberator. It should have at least 5 numbers or more on it. If you take this to the parts store , they should be able to identify what carberator you have and get the right kit for you.
Good luck
Jim

If it's original and in a C-30 is is "probably" a 292 4.8 liter. Both the 230 and 250 and 292 have the same bore, only the stroke is different. Also look for the numbers stamped at the distributor pad which indicate the trim of the engine. All 194, 215, 230, and 250 egines were the same physical size and the 292 is taller to accomodate the longer stroke crankshaft. The 194 was not used in trucks and the 215 was a Pontiac engine and the 230 and 250's were used in pickups so the likelyhood is the 292 CID. Very torquey engine.

The motor mounts on the 292 are offset between sides. They line up with each other on the 230's and 250's.

Regardless of what engine it is (and it would be nice to know for future reference) if you're after a carb kit you need to get the numbers off the carb bowl, or possible a tag on the carb. The carb could have been changed over the years to something other than factory original. Last resort: take it off and show it to a parts man that has at least a few gray hairs, chances are he can help you identify the carb.

By the way, welcome to the 'bolt!! There's lots of help lurking on this sight.

This is what I have. Driver's side is set back by about 4" or so.

THANKS!

Where about on the bowl? There is a longish number dash letter dash number on the bottom of the bowl.
That one didn't pull anything up at O'Reily.

And thanks for the welcome.

the small tag under one of the bowl screws is the only sure identifier ... usually someone's already chuckd that out

Bill

Sablesurfer,
welcome aboard and good score, those 292's are legendary workaholics and not as common as it's smaller brothers. do not replace with SBC, unless you really want to. Then call me and I can take that 292 of your hands

Hey Sablesurfer,

I want that 292 if you chose to replace it. I'm closer than Truckstein and can beat him to it!

C'mon, you really want to take that 292 out and replace with a 350 bent engine... right?

LOL....shoot I'm not even bored with it yet...only just scuffed a knuckle last night for first time.