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I am new to forum and need some help please. I have just purchased a 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton truck and I am trying to find out what engine I have.
Here is the number stamped on the side of the engine Rt. side just behind the distributor. - N275940 CAL
VIN number on the Title - AD582461
Casting number - 8835497 17
The engine does not have an oil filter.
I would also like to know where can I find a Carburetor and water pump?

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Thanks in advance for your help.
Wayne Selway

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welcome to the garage Wayne - those numbers don't compute, neither appears factory, likely a CA DMV thing that may have happened decades ago when the engine was changed as the engine number would originally have been used for the title VIN .... a picture of the engine would get an ID from some of the gurus here, it would originally have been a 216, but may have been swapped for a 235, neither of which had oil filters

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I don't know how to add pictures?


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Originally Posted by Waynesel
I don't know how to add pictures?
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Thank you that worked very well.

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Looks like a 216 to me. Do your Town & Country horns work?


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not yet


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3835497 would be a 1948-1951 216 block

AD was a 1941 Light Delivery (1/2 ton?) engine code prefix.


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My local parts store has no problem getting a water pump.
What are you looking for with carbs?


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I have a Rochester currently but I do not know if that is the correct one for this truck?


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A Carter W1 would have come on a 41, but Chev sold Rochesters as a replacement.


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Thank you.
I guess I will look for a Carter W-1. I suspect they will be a bit hard to find and expensive?

Thanks Again
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There are a lot of models of W1's. I do not know off the top of my head which one a 41 used, but they are not that scarce. Here's an ebay example
In checking I see 1941-42 used a mod #483 Part #839500
If you are not going for judging there are a number of models that will work.


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