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It would be Number: 14,644 289 ("P")
The South Bend assembled 1963 289 Engines started at 93,601 so it is too LOW!
The Los Angeles assembled '56 President 289's started at: PL2701
OPPS, Wait a minute! That MUST be a poorly stamped "L" making it PL4,644, the Turquoise Paint also matches a 1956 President Engine!
If it has a Bi-pass Oil filter or None, without the Full Flow Oil Filter at the Lower, Right Rear, that is definitely a 1956 289.
Also the Casting Number at the Right Front side of the Car & Block, would be a SIX Digit 5XXXXX Number not a Seven Digit 15XXXXX.Last edited by StudeRich; 08-11-2018, 05:09 PM.StudeRich
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Proud '54 Starliner Owner
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Perhaps it is a replacement block not stamped at the factory and they used a 1 instead of an I.
EDIT: I agree that things like the location of an oil filter would separate the 1956 from the 1963.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
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This is a photo of the engine, it has 289 decals on the rocker covers but I wasn’t sure it really was. Anyone can apply a decal and call it what they want.
Mike Kelly
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1963 Lark Cruiser
1962 GT Hawk
1965 Commander 2dr v8 auto
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostYeah BUT, if it is a "1", The Serial is TOO Low to be a 1963!
Without the Decimal Dude's Help, I THINK that is correct!Gary L.
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It does have the Bi-pass, drop-in Cartridge Fram Type Oil Filter on top, so if there is none on the bottom, clearly a 1956.
I would guess that the Truck is probably a 6E5 6 Cylinder Truck, but COULD be a 6E7 with just another V8 replacement.StudeRich
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So it’s my understanding that even though it’s being represented as a 289, and by motor number it is actually a 259. Am I correct?Mike Kelly
Regional Manager
Texas
1963 Lark Cruiser
1962 GT Hawk
1965 Commander 2dr v8 auto
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Originally posted by Mrkelly View PostSo it’s my understanding that even though it’s being represented as a 289, and by motor number it is actually a 259. Am I correct?Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
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Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Originally posted by StudeRich View PostIt does have the Bi-pass, drop-in Cartridge Fram Type Oil Filter on top, so if there is none on the bottom, clearly a 1956.
I would guess that the Truck is probably a 6E5 6 Cylinder Truck, but COULD be a 6E7 with just another V8 replacement.
EDIT: 1956 President engines start at 22,001 and this engine appears to me to be 14,644.Last edited by studegary; 08-11-2018, 06:53 PM.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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