The five main block has cast reinforcing webs in the
lower third of the block. Easiest to see if you get
under the truck and look just above the pan. The
three main engine has a single horizontal rib but is
otherwise smooth on the sides of the block.
Aloha
Peter O.
--- Paul Schultz <pschultz@vcmails.com> wrote:
>
> Since my drive train and chassis supposedly comes
> from a 1980 military 109
> I'd like to determine if I have a 3 main bearing or
> 5mb engine. The PO
> didn't know. How do I find out? I have a number off
> the front left side of
> the cylinder head (6MC248448). I assume it is a 3mb.
> But, I'm curious.
> Didn't the 5mb come out in 1980?
>
> Also, I tried to find the chassis VIN number on the
> right front horn....not
> there. I think the front horns may have been
> replaced. But, I'm not sure.
> They both look welded in place. But they are uniform
> and very neat. I guess
> these would have been factory welded portions of the
> chassis. So, I guess it
> is possible the front horns are original. Is there
> another location for the
> chassis number? I was looking on the outside facet
> of the right front horn.
> This is where I was told to look. Remember, my ID
> plate and VIN on the
> bulkhead is from the 1967 truck that supplied the
> tub/body for the vehicle.
> I just want to investigate the complete heritage of
> all the components of my
> rig.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Paul Schultz
> pschultz@vcmails.com
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