They're all "Heinz 57." That is part of the mystery; unravelling
what you have. Go to google.com and type in Chevrolet 3836850.
Appears to be an early 261? There is lots of reading to be done
there. ...bill 1937 1.5-ton
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--- In [email protected], "REM Wilson WY"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I need some help with my engine Identification. I have been
working for over two years on my 1952 3600/5W, working from the back
bumper to the front. Removed Ford rear axle, replaced broken front
springs, new shocks and complete new brakes and lines. (feel it is
more important to stop than to go). Rebuilt the bed and milled new
floor boards. I have finally arrived at the engine. My truck has
turned out to be a "Heinz 57" varieties.
>
> Here is all the information I can get from the head and block. All
is painted red.
>
> The head has 3836850 and GM4 cast into the top by and on the
carburetor side. On the plug side at the top over the 3rd plug from
the front is cast B35 8 8. The valve cover is held down by 4 screws
and the oil filler cap is at the front rather than at the center.
>
> The block has C O N 4 124 cast above and somewhat hidden behind
the starter. In front of the starter and just behind the distributor
there is
> stamped on a flat that sticks out at a 45 degree angle 0 I 0 3 3
I 8 F 5 5 U. The ones are really the letter I but I believe this was
normal for GM to do. Cast at the front of the block is GM with 12
above it. The side plate appears to be 5 to 6 inches tall.
>
> I have not had any luck finding this engine listed. Could it be a
car engine?
>
> Bob Moore
> 1952 3604/5W
> 1950 3609/3W
>
>
Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule!
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