2011 at the Hammond Barn

[Bob Carriere]

Starting with Phil

Yes the "hat" section that reinforces the cab 11 runs left to right just ahead of the head pads......

Not sure exactly when the "splash" oiling ended on the 216 and 235...... maybe David can sort this one out........

David..... here are some numbers from the mystery engine

Starting form the top... on the dizzy side.... between 3rd and 4th cyl. are small 1/4 inch numbers.......22
909 ....... directly beneath the 22.

On the head....outside the valve cover..... near mid section near carburator

...........................3835909

inside the valve cover......GM 11 and C 16 4

............... which I translate to March 16 1954 or is it 44

Confirm serial no. Y 24340


Block.... below dizzy... behind draft tube..... 3692713
1 below the seven.

I could not find any similar Alpha numerical casting number on the block....?

I did find a large GM with a one inch circle and 1/2 inch square inside.


Phil..... I forgot to remove thelifter covewr to see if I could find another number...maybe that is where the casting date is.....

I poured acetone/ATF into the cyl. and the engine turns ....but only about 200 degrees..... then it is stuck....... we truned it back wards agains and turned it back to the stuck ocation again using the starter....

So there is hope....... is it a rust ridge in one cyl. or a broken rod with a piston lodged half way up a cylinder..... owner tell me engine ran when removed from the truck....... sounds like a winter project by the "lucifer" with the engine on a swivel engine stand.

Thanks everyone.

Bob C.