Guest Thundertruck80 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) I still have what I think is a Chrysler Spitfire motor with the big oil filter port, and has a 4 speed transmission.It came out of a 1949 Dodge ton truck, the motor was running when it came out. The motor was cleaned and painted and was ready to go back in but I changed my mind and decided to go with a s10 frame swap. So, I will have no use for the spitfire and would like to sell it. (best offer) Edited January 6, 2015 by Thundertruck80 update (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 What is the engine ID number above the generator right below the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thundertruck80 Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 In the pic were it looks like I sanded, there are only numbers with no letters, the numbers are. - 53 568 93The numbers on the head are 1313826-2 . The block number under the starter is, 1138129-1and down by were the breather pipe goes into the block there is a number 49 and right under the 49 is 2-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Spitfire head was used only on Chryslers, late 40s up to 1954. So either the head has been changed or the engine.Engine serial number is on a pad on the left side of the engine block up high behind the generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Looks to be a 1949-51 Chrysler 251 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) Could also be a 265 depending on the year. The oil filter is the later type used 49 to 54 so it may be a 265. If so it is the most desirable, largest and most powerful of the flathead sixes. The only way to be sure is by the serial number. Very hard to put a value on it without seeing it but should be worth $200 to $500 as is, complete with transmission and accessories. There are quite a few flathead Chrysler fans out there and the same engine will fit DeSoto and Chrysler from the late thirties to 1954, and can be fitted to a Plymouth or Dodge with a little work.Here is a message board dedicated to Dodge Pilot House trucks. Someone there might need an engine and trans.http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8 Edited March 27, 2012 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1949dodge Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I might be interested in it if you still have it. How much do you want for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest windsor15 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 do you still have it? I am intrested i have a 53 chrysler windsor and the block is busted so i need another engine plz get bk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Thundertruck80 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 yes I still have it as of 01/30/13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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