GSW38 Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Is it possible to determine if the engine in my 1938 Buick series 40 is the original. If so how do you determine this? Thank you GSW38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 There should be a number stamped on a machined surface by the distributor. Tell us what it is ,and we will let you know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSW38 Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 I found this number on the right side of engine below the lifter cover 38P72534 I am not sure this is the engine number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 The info in the motors manual shows the number on the right side of the crankcase near the front. The series 40 numbers started with: 4-3396937, and ended with : 4-3572651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSW38 Posted December 30, 2004 Author Share Posted December 30, 2004 What is this number 38P72534? I found this number on a raised machined surface on the right side,near back of engine,below the cover for the push rods & lifters.George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSW38 Posted December 30, 2004 Author Share Posted December 30, 2004 I think I have found the engine number. 43527983 is stamped on the right side of the engine. There is no dash (-) as you show in your beginning and ending numbers. If you believe this is my engine number please reply. Thank You George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted December 31, 2004 Share Posted December 31, 2004 BINGO!! The book shows the dash, but it may be because the first number designates the series. The number you found puts you in the middle of the model yeay, so you are in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto4me Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Hi, I too just bought a '38 Buick. the prewarbuick.com web site gave this link that will answer all your numbers questions. http://members.aol.com/buickohv/ars.htm I also recommend torquetube.com It is a club for '37/38 Buicks only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Teamsterdug Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Welcome to the Buick DF. Very nice '38. Great looking color combination. Not that I'm partial to '38s you understand! Thanks for posting the Buick web site. Interesting. I don't believe I've seen that one before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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