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Hamid · 10-19-2006, 03:05 AM

Hi all:
glad to register in this big Chevy website, I have 67 C-10 SWB with L6 engine, I am stuck not knowing the engine size (CID).
her some numbers and VIN, wish anyone can decode it for me, tell me what size is that engine:
1- VIN ( CS10704 ).
2- engine casting# 3580817
2- # on pad just behined the distributer (FI23IAC).

I appreciate your help. Thanks.
Hamid.

Werewolf · 10-19-2006, 06:38 AM

The VIN won't have the engine size in it, other than to tell you it came with a 6 originally (the S in the CS...) Somebody else will jump up and tell you exactly what it is later today, I'm sure, but I'm fairly certain it's a 250. Most of the base model trucks had that engine.

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2006, 08:58 AM

Look at the motor mounts, if the are directly oposite each other, then it is a 250. If they are staggared, then you have a 292.
If the spid lebel is still in the glove box, and lists no engine, then you originaly had a base motor, which in the S serries, would be a 250.

byrd · 10-19-2006, 09:18 AM

Welcome to the Board from Kentucky!!!

**LockDoc** · 10-19-2006, 09:28 AM

Hello from Iowa, USA.....

LockDoc

**slomotion** · 10-19-2006, 09:34 AM

Welcome! Like Longhorn said, if the mounts are staggered, it's a 292. If they're even it's a 250.

What part of the Kingdom are you from?

krue · 10-19-2006, 10:41 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post some pics of your ride.

boraxman · 10-19-2006, 01:15 PM

So What engine do you have?....Welcome from So.Cal.

CPNEJR · 10-19-2006, 02:34 PM

welcome from NH

Hamid · 10-21-2006, 12:59 PM

Hi folks, was out of town since I posted my 1st thread:

WEREWOLF: thanks for responding, true, the VIN code S only indicate L6 engine.

Longhorn Man: that is new to me, I'll look at the engine and let you know. Thanks for your reply.

byrd: Hi I like the green plains of Kentuky, nice seens when I was going to Indiana back in 1980 on HWY 77.

LockDoc: I appreciate your welcom.

slomotion: can't wait to go and see the mounts, will let you know. I am from the west part of the Kngdom, Jeddah City.

Krue: thanks for the warm welcome,will post the pic soon.

boraxman: Thanks for your welcom, wait till I go and see the engine mounts and update the post.

cpnejr: I will post some picks if it worth it. I only got the engine pics.

I will be back after I check the engine mounts. Thanks you all for your guidance.

Vin's 68 GMC · 10-21-2006, 01:08 PM

250 has fuel pump offset towards the front of the engine. 292 fuel pump is centered.

shifty · 10-21-2006, 01:22 PM

There are three sizes of L6 - 235, 250 and 292. Most common in 67-72 are the 250 and 292.

Here is a picture of my L6-250. Look at it closely - notice the two rectangular covers below the spark plugs. on the 292, these are almost twice as tall. also, on this picture notice the fuel pump is the silver circle that has the rubber hose going into it - notice how its position is in FRONT of the motor mount and towards the front of the engine. This is how a L6 - 250 is setup, as previously noted. If you have a 292, you will find the fuel pump is centered on the block, almost directly below the two rectangular plates i mentioned previously.

Olden Days · 10-21-2006, 01:58 PM

Somebody posted these sometime back and I saved them. They may be of help.

Hamid · 10-21-2006, 03:15 PM

shifty and Olden days you have been a great help, now I am pretty sure I got the 250 CID engine. I dont have to look at the mounts, Here is a couple of pic's of that engine.

RSRXION · 10-21-2006, 04:16 PM

Out of curiosity ,how did the truck come to be in Saudi ? Do you have parts stores that sell AC/Delco parts ? Welcome to the board.

Hamid · 10-21-2006, 06:00 PM

Hi RSRXION:

Saudia Arabia is one of the largest American auto importers in the whole world since six decades, my 67 C-10 became now a classic and it is hard to find some parts for pre 70's.
This truck was first owned by ARAMCO (Arabian American Oil Company), they mostly uses the light duty trucks with SWB and low GVW.
Thanks for your feelings.
Hamid

Hamid · 10-21-2006, 06:09 PM

Vin's 68 GMC,
sorry I missed reply on your info, thank you for your explanantion about the fuel pump, mine is at the front RH side of engine, so definately it is 250 CID.
Hamid.

BarryB · 10-21-2006, 06:27 PM

Hey Hamid, and welcome from Northeast Tennessee. As I am sure you know by now. This site has got to be the best site for info. for these old trucks. It would be nice to see some pictures of your truck. because some of the exports has different body panels. such as the beds especially.

Hamid · 10-21-2006, 06:35 PM

Hello BarryB:
Are you located close to Bristol, I will post some pic's later for my truck.
thanks for your reply.
Hamid.

shifty · 10-21-2006, 06:44 PM

A lot of people in the USA aren't really aware of the imports and whatnot that GM does to S.A. in particular.

If I am not mistaken, the Impala SS is still sold in S.A. right now. A close friend of mine has the low-down on this topic. You guys would be surprised

Werewolf · 10-21-2006, 07:42 PM

I checked up on that scene a few years ago. The Caprice was still being built in S.A., with a Caprice SS variant. Not sure about the Impala.

And that looks like a 250 engine.

Got any pics of the truck itself?

BarryB · 10-21-2006, 08:18 PM

Yes I live about 10 minutes from The Bristol Motor Speedway.

pritch · 10-21-2006, 11:13 PM

Welcome from Utah, Hamid. I'm curious about that air filter-I wonder if it's original? Would 200 be HP? I didn't think 250's had them kind of ponies. Also, I see it's a heater delete-I'm surprised that there is no air conditioning.

shifty · 10-22-2006, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werewolf

I checked up on that scene a few years ago. The Caprice was still being built in S.A., with a Caprice SS variant. Not sure about the Impala.

94-96 Caprice == 94-96 Impala SS

At least that's what I gather. They just call it a Caprice SS over there, but suspension and engine are supposedly the same.

Werewolf · 10-23-2006, 04:43 PM

Yeah, I know. I've got a '92 Caprice and have done some research on them. But they *still* produce the Caprice over in S.A., same car as the Holden Commodore, which is actually supposed to be coming over here soon, I believe as a Pontiac variant, like the new GTO. They called them the Caprice SS in S.A. with no Impala variant.

Crap. I had all the pages bookmarked, and now they're all down, so I'm forced to go with my admittedly spotty memory. Ain't that just the way it goes...

10-19-2006, 03:05 AM	#1
Hamid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saudia Arabia Posts: 6	New member: What size is my engine Hi all: glad to register in this big Chevy website, I have 67 C-10 SWB with L6 engine, I am stuck not knowing the engine size (CID). her some numbers and VIN, wish anyone can decode it for me, tell me what size is that engine: 1- VIN ( CS10704 ). 2- engine casting# 3580817 2- # on pad just behined the distributer (FI23IAC). I appreciate your help. Thanks. Hamid.

10-19-2006, 06:38 AM	#2
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: New member: What size is my engine The VIN won't have the engine size in it, other than to tell you it came with a 6 originally (the S in the CS...) Somebody else will jump up and tell you exactly what it is later today, I'm sure, but I'm fairly certain it's a 250. Most of the base model trucks had that engine. __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

10-19-2006, 08:58 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: New member: What size is my engine Look at the motor mounts, if the are directly oposite each other, then it is a 250. If they are staggared, then you have a 292. If the spid lebel is still in the glove box, and lists no engine, then you originaly had a base motor, which in the S serries, would be a 250.

10-19-2006, 09:28 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: New member: What size is my engine Hello from Iowa, USA..... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-19-2006, 09:34 AM	#6
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: New member: What size is my engine Welcome! Like Longhorn said, if the mounts are staggered, it's a 292. If they're even it's a 250. What part of the Kingdom are you from? __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-19-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New member: What size is my engine Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post some pics of your ride. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-19-2006, 01:15 PM	#8
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: New member: What size is my engine So What engine do you have?....Welcome from So.Cal. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

10-19-2006, 02:34 PM	#9
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: New member: What size is my engine welcome from NH __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-21-2006, 12:59 PM	#10
Hamid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saudia Arabia Posts: 6	Re: New member: What size is my engine Hi folks, was out of town since I posted my 1st thread: WEREWOLF: thanks for responding, true, the VIN code S only indicate L6 engine. Longhorn Man: that is new to me, I'll look at the engine and let you know. Thanks for your reply. byrd: Hi I like the green plains of Kentuky, nice seens when I was going to Indiana back in 1980 on HWY 77. LockDoc: I appreciate your welcom. slomotion: can't wait to go and see the mounts, will let you know. I am from the west part of the Kngdom, Jeddah City. Krue: thanks for the warm welcome,will post the pic soon. boraxman: Thanks for your welcom, wait till I go and see the engine mounts and update the post. cpnejr: I will post some picks if it worth it. I only got the engine pics. I will be back after I check the engine mounts. Thanks you all for your guidance. Last edited by Hamid; 10-21-2006 at 01:00 PM.

10-21-2006, 01:08 PM	#11
Vin's 68 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	Re: New member: What size is my engine 250 has fuel pump offset towards the front of the engine. 292 fuel pump is centered. __________________ Vince '68 GMC C1500, 292/6, NP 435 Can't figure out how I moved 3.1 tons of dirt in two loads?

10-21-2006, 01:22 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: New member: What size is my engine There are three sizes of L6 - 235, 250 and 292. Most common in 67-72 are the 250 and 292. Here is a picture of my L6-250. Look at it closely - notice the two rectangular covers below the spark plugs. on the 292, these are almost twice as tall. also, on this picture notice the fuel pump is the silver circle that has the rubber hose going into it - notice how its position is in FRONT of the motor mount and towards the front of the engine. This is how a L6 - 250 is setup, as previously noted. If you have a 292, you will find the fuel pump is centered on the block, almost directly below the two rectangular plates i mentioned previously. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 10-21-2006 at 01:22 PM.

10-21-2006, 01:58 PM	#13
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Re: New member: What size is my engine Somebody posted these sometime back and I saved them. They may be of help. Attached Images

10-21-2006, 03:15 PM	#14
Hamid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saudia Arabia Posts: 6	Re: New member: What size is my engine shifty and Olden days you have been a great help, now I am pretty sure I got the 250 CID engine. I dont have to look at the mounts, Here is a couple of pic's of that engine. Attached Images

10-21-2006, 04:16 PM	#15
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: New member: What size is my engine Out of curiosity ,how did the truck come to be in Saudi ? Do you have parts stores that sell AC/Delco parts ? Welcome to the board. __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

10-21-2006, 06:00 PM	#16
Hamid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saudia Arabia Posts: 6	Re: New member: What size is my engine Hi RSRXION: Saudia Arabia is one of the largest American auto importers in the whole world since six decades, my 67 C-10 became now a classic and it is hard to find some parts for pre 70's. This truck was first owned by ARAMCO (Arabian American Oil Company), they mostly uses the light duty trucks with SWB and low GVW. Thanks for your feelings. Hamid Last edited by Hamid; 10-21-2006 at 06:01 PM.



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10-21-2006, 06:09 PM	#17
Hamid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saudia Arabia Posts: 6	Re: New member: What size is my engine Vin's 68 GMC, sorry I missed reply on your info, thank you for your explanantion about the fuel pump, mine is at the front RH side of engine, so definately it is 250 CID. Hamid. Last edited by Hamid; 10-21-2006 at 06:10 PM.

10-21-2006, 06:27 PM	#18
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: New member: What size is my engine Hey Hamid, and welcome from Northeast Tennessee. As I am sure you know by now. This site has got to be the best site for info. for these old trucks. It would be nice to see some pictures of your truck. because some of the exports has different body panels. such as the beds especially.

10-21-2006, 06:35 PM	#19
Hamid Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saudia Arabia Posts: 6	Re: New member: What size is my engine Hello BarryB: Are you located close to Bristol, I will post some pic's later for my truck. thanks for your reply. Hamid.

10-21-2006, 06:44 PM	#20
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: New member: What size is my engine A lot of people in the USA aren't really aware of the imports and whatnot that GM does to S.A. in particular. If I am not mistaken, the Impala SS is still sold in S.A. right now. A close friend of mine has the low-down on this topic. You guys would be surprised __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-21-2006, 07:42 PM	#21
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: New member: What size is my engine I checked up on that scene a few years ago. The Caprice was still being built in S.A., with a Caprice SS variant. Not sure about the Impala. And that looks like a 250 engine. Got any pics of the truck itself? __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

10-21-2006, 08:18 PM	#22
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: New member: What size is my engine Yes I live about 10 minutes from The Bristol Motor Speedway.

10-21-2006, 11:13 PM	#23
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Re: New member: What size is my engine Welcome from Utah, Hamid. I'm curious about that air filter-I wonder if it's original? Would 200 be HP? I didn't think 250's had them kind of ponies. Also, I see it's a heater delete-I'm surprised that there is no air conditioning. __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

10-23-2006, 04:43 PM	#25
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: New member: What size is my engine Yeah, I know. I've got a '92 Caprice and have done some research on them. But they still produce the Caprice over in S.A., same car as the Holden Commodore, which is actually supposed to be coming over here soon, I believe as a Pontiac variant, like the new GTO. They called them the Caprice SS in S.A. with no Impala variant. Crap. I had all the pages bookmarked, and now they're all down, so I'm forced to go with my admittedly spotty memory. Ain't that just the way it goes... __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

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