Itstime4me2fly Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I need help trying to identify engine ID it is located lower left of distributor on pad, number 50555157 i was told it originally had poured bearing and has been upgraded and rebuilt at machine shop with virtually no highway miles afterwards. it is in a 1939 Buick Roadmaster with divider window, 133" wb. which I believe is a series 81F data plate on firewall is missing. thanks bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 From that number, I would guess it is a 1948 Series 70 engine. http://www.buicks.net/shop/reference/engine_ident_52.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstime4me2fly Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Thank you. I had seen the site, just confused on the (dash)- numbers they listed. this is good, now I know what I'm working with. fyi, I did buy the car from NC, Gretna area thank you. bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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