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Can anyone help me identify the numbers on my block casting.
I believe that I have a 1928 capitol truck.
the casting numbers on the passenger side of the block are
848532
Below these numbers is the chevy bowtie and a 5 beside the emblem
Below the Bowtie is a L207
The exhaust manifold has EJ 348571 stamped on the casting
I think that these numbers are accurate. The 8 and 3 casting numbers are somewhat hard to tell apart.
I hope that these numbers will allow me to order correct parts to get this engine to fire off after 45 years of no use.
Thanks
Paul
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From our website: On January 1st, 1928, were announced the new National Series AB and Capitol Utility Express Series LO Canadian Series A.B. and L.O. with full stops after each letter], a running change from the Series LM, with the same 3-speed gearbox. The final type 4-cylinder Block, Casting # 348532 was introduced for 1928 Model National and Capitol motors which started with Engine # 3,863,596 [castings being produced from the last days in November 1927 until November 1928] with the 35 b.h.p. motor two-port Head, a revised Carter carburettor RAKX-0 or C-RAKX-0, and in the case of the Series AB only a larger radiator and shell than the Series AA. The '28 head will be # 348540.
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Thank you all for your help.
Is there a engine identifier that would be placed with this block for example a 283/327 for my 57 chevy belAir?
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The only thing would be the letter "T" in front of the serial number on the block, T denotes truck.
28 Chevy LO Capitol 1 ton, 28 National 2 dr coach, 71 Chevy Custom Camper 3/4 ton. Also 23 Oldsmobile Economy truck and a 24 Olds sport touring.
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If the engine was out of another vehicle it could have 'X' from a Light Delivery. Right hand drive engines have 'R' as an addition.
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Yes. all RHD Aussie 4 cyl trucks start with TR
Chris
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