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Engine # is OI 455 78 F 4 U And Head # 383 5913 Thinking to buy this rebuilt engine supposedly, out of a 3500 1954 Chevy. truck... But would like your help determining if it is the Full pressure oiled, 245 ci...... I don't have the books to look it up,,, Thanks, Sunny
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with the head number it is a later full pressure oiling engine, Do not understand the block numbers
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OK Gene... thanks...Now I know it is Full pressure oiler,.... won't the engine or block # tell me the year of the block...??
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Are those the stamped engine numbers? What is the casting number?
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Those are the stamped engine numbers right next to the starter & dip stick tube.... Where would the casting number be on this engine..?? and what does the stamped # mean...???
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VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan
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Thanks Tiny.... It shows it is a 235 Thrift master made in Flint 1954 ...... Thanks everyone for your help... Sunny
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