Recent content by stew

Canadian GMC I forgot to mention this is a Canadian built truck,,,would there engine codes be different from the U.S. ones? This is a GMC fire truck with 22,000 miles on it, it has the dip stick on the passenger side of the oil pan which is supposed to be...

Hello,,, I,m looking at a a W block engine and I,m trying to determine if it is a 348 or 409. These are the stamped #s from the passenger side engine pad TD3505 . Couldn,t see the casting #s,,,,,,,would anyone be able to tell me what size this engine is...

Jim, Thanks for the ID on the 1958 "348" truck waterpump. I read somewhere that you could interchange small block waterpump internal parts into the 348 housing. ?? Then I would be able to use a regular small block pulley? Thanks again . Stew

Water pump ID Hello, I,ve been trying to find a pulley to fit my waterpump too. Mine has a bigger bolt pattern than the small block pulley, I presume this is what you call the big bearing pump? It,s a GM pump with what looks like the casting #s of 3757244??? Date coded B1462...

Truck 4GC Hello,,, I,m trying to find a suitable carb for a low horsepower "409" also. I have one question about the smaller 4GCs they used on trucks. They had the small carb with the 1 7/16" bores. Did the trucks use a different accelerator pump to allow using this carb on a truck...

Hello, I have a Carter AFB stamped 9626s. I haven,t been able to find out what it,s correct application is. I,m sure there will be someone here who would know. Thanks Stew

Air Cleaner Hello Impalaguru, I,ve been collecting up the parts to build a 2 snorkel air cleaner for my "61". Would be great if you could send me some pics and info on doing this. I,ve noticed in photos of them that the snorkels have an unusual position. Thanx Stew

Truck Distributor Conversion? Hello, I heard about converting a"409 " truck distributor by cutting off the top section and welding on the top section from a cast iron "283" distributor. I have the parts here to do this , but am having second thoughts about doing it because of reliability...

Thanx Bob Hello Bob, Thanks for all the info. I failed to mention that the Cadillac Eldorado was a 2 door hartop. I,ve been told the doors are the same as the 57 Chevs?? A friend has a 58 Chev 2 dr htp who could use the power window regulators, if they fit?? Thanx...

Hollander Question? Hello,,,,Great site here Bob, have learned a lot about the W engines. I have a set of power window regulators and a power seat I removed from a 1957 Eldorado . Would these fit the late 50,s Chevrolets too? Thanx Stew

Pump Shaft Swap Hello, I,ve got another question for you pros. Can I put a small block waterpump shaft in my 409 housing, and then use a small block fan with the smaller bolt pattern?? Thanx Stew