What kind of car and what year is this motor

[TroyN]

Can someone tell me what year and type car my motor block came from? Ser.# 1E9138

[Dwain G.]

It's a 185 out of a 1956 truck.

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Dwain G.

[TroyN]

Thank very much. I plan on rebuilding it to put in my 59 Lark six

[StudeRich]

FYI, that information can be found here: http://www.studebakerdriversclub.com/tech_6data.asp

It really is no big secret!


StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA

[jclary]

OK, I am not good with numbers or charts. In the early 90's, I bought a complete engine for my coupe while at the York swap meet. When I got home, All I did was put the 'front oil sump '48 oil pan on, distributor, manifold, and carb and I was in business. After all these years, I finally got around to looking at the serial number on the block. It is 1009990. Any of you number Gurus know what it is?[8D]

John Clary
Greer, SC

I have only two limitations ...BRAINS & ENERGY
SDC member since 1975

[StudeRich]

My guess is '53 Champion, when it gets into the millions, 7 digits, I get lost too! [B)]

I wrote the number on a small note paper and matched it up to the list, and that's what I got. [:0]

[jclary]

Thanks Rich! So I guess that makes it a 170? I had planned on rebuilding the engine I removed, but I was able to buy this one for a couple of hundred less than the parts would have cost for the rebuild. Another big factor was the competence of the mechanic doing the work. I only see him when I look in the mirror.

John Clary
Greer, SC

I have only two limitations ...BRAINS & ENERGY
SDC member since 1975

[jbwhttail]

I have a V8 with V555635 I know it is 259 but what year?

It is an addiction!

[Roscomacaw]

That's a '62 V8[^]

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door