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hello can any one tell me what inspection marks would be found on a 1941 216 engine , ive found some on the block that were of a number sequence and a number on the back of the head, would the starter or generator have any marks i know what the casting numbers are , what i found looks like a chalk mark one in yellow and white .thanks guys :eek: :rolleyes:

Are you refering to casting marks? :confused: If so, according to an article in the G&D, the 1941 casting no. for the engine block is 839400. The cylinder head casting no. is 839401.

I have other information that shows the clutch & flywheel housing casting no. is 839181 and the the cylinder head casting no. is 3835409 for the 14mm spark plug equipped head.

I'm not aware of any cast numbers on either the starter or generator, but there should be oval Delco nameplates on each component showing model number & serial number. The generator model number is 1102667 and the starter is model number 1107033 (first used) and 1107047 (last used).

This information is not from "official" GM / Chevrolet publications - perhaps another VCCA'er can verify it.

If this isn't the info you are refering too, let us know and we'll try to figure out just what you need.

-Bob

My '51 216 had #7b in yellow on the block about right behind the generator and the letter M in white on the back of the head. Also had a couple yellow slash marks on the bellhousing. Don't know if that helps,our engines are 10 years apart.
Bob