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53 Panel, motor and wheel question. #764615 07/22/2011 3:18 PM
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Kansas E edub10068 Wrench Fetcher
edub10068 Wrench Fetcher E Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Kansas	Just got a 53 Panel, half ton 3ontree. What motor should have been in it originally. I think 216. Also, were the original wheels 16 inch on the half ton or 15 inch.? Any help is appreciated.

Re: 53 Panel, motor and wheel question. edub10068 #764618 07/22/2011 3:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	216 engine 16" were standard wheels; 15" wheels were optional There is a lot of information in this manual. Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 53 Panel, motor and wheel question. tclederman #764656 07/22/2011 6:42 PM
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edub10068 Wrench Fetcher E Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Kansas	Thanks so much.

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