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how can I find out what gm motors I have, using the numbers casted on motors block and stamped on flanges ?? P,S, I,m probably in wrong forum, but I don,t know what else to do. Im am NOT good with these cumputers.
1928 2dr Coach
1930 4dr Sedan
1930 3 window Coupe
1937 4dr Master Deluxe
1941 Special Deluxe
1946 Willys
1946 cj2a
1953 2dr 210
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If you post the numbers those with more knowledge than me will be able to decipher them and post the result
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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Thanks Tony, Here goes.. 1st motor has 3692703 cast on block and JAD1241637 on flange by distributer... 2nd motor has 3835497 cast on block and JAM480158 on flange by distributer, Will them numbers tell me the year and size of motor? or o you need more info. Thank You very much, Doc
1928 2dr Coach
1930 4dr Sedan
1930 3 window Coupe
1937 4dr Master Deluxe
1941 Special Deluxe
1946 Willys
1946 cj2a
1953 2dr 210
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The serial numbers starting with J indicate 1951 model year.
The JAM is a 216 CI Passenger car engine made in Tonawanda.
I don't know the application for the JAD, but the D indicates it was made in Flint. The casting number should indicate if 216 or 235.
Tom
Last edited by Headlighter; 01/21/20 10:27 AM. Reason: more info
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The JAD engine is a 1951 235 engine from a 1951 passenger car with Power Glide
Gene Schneider
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Thanks for the reply and great info. Over 70 years anything can happen cause the JAD ENGINE has a 3 speed tranny with a rogchester carb and the JAM engine has a 4 speed tranny with a carter carb , didn.t trucks only have 4 speed? also.. where is Tonawanda ? Thank you very very much. Doc
1928 2dr Coach
1930 4dr Sedan
1930 3 window Coupe
1937 4dr Master Deluxe
1941 Special Deluxe
1946 Willys
1946 cj2a
1953 2dr 210
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In New York-this is from Wikipedia;
Tonawanda Engine is a General Motors engine factory in Buffalo, New York. The plant consists of three facilities totaling 3.1 million square feet (290,000 m2) and sits upon 190 acres (77 ha).
Dave
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