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| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 | Hi Guys, I bought a 1949 Chevy 3800. It has the long bed, but not the 9 foot. I thought it was the 216 but after reading the posts I think it may have been replaced with a ? 235? The casting numbers
I read are 0541765 F54X. It has a 4 bolt valve cover, no oil filter, 6 volt wiring. So far it's a great driver, starts first time every time, runs smooth, shifts smooth. I couldn't be happier but I would like to tune it up but don't know what parts I need unless they are all close enough. I'm not a mechanic yet but want to learn to do my own.
Thanks, this is a great forum.
Mike | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 | More helpful? information.
on the drivers side the casting number reads: 3835913 under this is GM 21. The engine is painted blue.
On the passenger side in front of the coil are the numbers cast in: 16B 913
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Mike | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | "F54X"
F= Flint plant
54= 1954
X= 235 with std clutch, 3100 1/2 ton
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 18 | Thanks for the quick answer. What do you think the lubrication type would be? I'll take this new information and revisit the forum looking for the particulars.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | This is a full pressure engine. It will not be drilled to supply oil for hydraulic lifters. Trucks used solid lifters.
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