A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**texassquarebodies** · 10-17-2011, 09:26 PM

I am taking a small block of some sort out of 1980 3 ton chevy truck. It has A379 on the side of the block. What does this mean? Cant get to the numbers on the back. I have it turned on its side now pulling the motor.

My pops is haulin it off to the scrap yard. He had bought like 7 from a company going out of business. We have never heard it run. No keys. Its got brand new oil in it. The block is black and so are the freeze plugs. It has a 1 barrel carburetor. What should I take off of it???

Why would a 3 ton truck have a 1 barrel intake and carb on it???

dmartin1 · 10-17-2011, 09:43 PM

def. the exhaust manifolds.

keep the entire engine and everything to go with it.

dmartin1 · 10-17-2011, 09:46 PM

if those door panels are descent keep them and sell them as with the arm rests?If thats a huge winch up front id keep it. Heck id love to have that entire truck

i want one of these big ol trucks bad.

lilpoindexter · 10-17-2011, 10:05 PM

If the doors are solid, sell 'em.

**texassquarebodies** · 10-17-2011, 10:05 PM

Ive got a ford just like it I gave $500 for. Runs and drives. I think the winch is a 20 ton pto Tulsa. It pulled that big truck on its side like it was nothing. I hate that its a ford, but pulls likea mule!

Anyone know what A379 means on my motor??

Doors are junk. Hood is good. Going to put flames on it and hang it in my shop.

I know to keep all the standard sq stuff. Just looking for stuff I might not know about. It has an inline air dryer for the air system I am removing and air tank.

dmartin1 · 10-17-2011, 10:28 PM

im curious on the small carb and intake situation still as well....

Your41Plague12 · 10-17-2011, 11:14 PM

Not sure if this is relevant or not, but wasn't the 379 the 6.2 Diesel?

**texassquarebodies** · 10-17-2011, 11:22 PM

I googledthe A379 part and got the same thing. Its not a diesel

J Knight · 10-17-2011, 11:35 PM

Does this truck have a tach cluster???

jchav62 · 10-18-2011, 09:20 AM

I'm diggin' those ram horn manifolds too. They seem to have a bigger than normal diameter?

Does the engine appear to be externally balanced like a 400?

**hatzie** · 10-18-2011, 11:17 AM

Once you have it pulled look behind the driver side head for the block casting number.

*C-10 simplex* · 10-18-2011, 12:17 PM

Are you sure this is one barrel?

**texassquarebodies** · 10-18-2011, 03:29 PM

Its only has one opening in the carb, and its round. I know where to look for castings numbers, but hard to get to while its in the truck. How do I tell if its a extrnally balanced 400?? Iys free, so shes coming out. thinkin bout puttin a 4 door dually together on the cheap. Like I need another project.

makman1297 · 10-18-2011, 03:38 PM

A-379 sound more like a casting date march of 79, you did say its a 1980 model.

bmchevy1979 · 10-18-2011, 07:36 PM

Is this what it looks like if so it is a rochester 2 jet carb a common 2 barrel up till the early-mid 80s when they came out with an electronic type

**texassquarebodies** · 10-18-2011, 09:15 PM

That carb looks just like mine.

jchav62 · 10-19-2011, 04:53 PM

External balanced 400 balancers are large and appear to have a notch ground out of them.

88bagedntaged · 10-19-2011, 04:58 PM

Sell me that winch !!

BIGCHEVYMAN · 10-19-2011, 07:36 PM

i have had a few motors out of those trucks. if it is the original motor it will have a steel crank, 4 bolt main , and decent rods. i would keep the whole engine if i were you.

KQQL IT · 10-20-2011, 01:46 AM

The door panels say 81and up to me.
But it oughta be a a 4bolt and a steel crank.

By the way check the water pump by-pass like a big block..

KQQL IT · 10-20-2011, 01:49 AM

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heeroyue2002 · 10-20-2011, 02:48 AM

oh man i would love me one of those!

**texassquarebodies** · 10-20-2011, 07:09 PM

Whats so special about the water pump by pass like a big block??? I didn't see that at first

c1069 · 10-20-2011, 09:27 PM

i think its a date code A379

10-17-2011, 09:26 PM	#1
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? I am taking a small block of some sort out of 1980 3 ton chevy truck. It has A379 on the side of the block. What does this mean? Cant get to the numbers on the back. I have it turned on its side now pulling the motor. My pops is haulin it off to the scrap yard. He had bought like 7 from a company going out of business. We have never heard it run. No keys. Its got brand new oil in it. The block is black and so are the freeze plugs. It has a 1 barrel carburetor. What should I take off of it??? Why would a 3 ton truck have a 1 barrel intake and carb on it??? Attached Images __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-17-2011, 09:43 PM	#2
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? def. the exhaust manifolds. keep the entire engine and everything to go with it. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-17-2011, 09:46 PM	#3
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? if those door panels are descent keep them and sell them as with the arm rests?If thats a huge winch up front id keep it. Heck id love to have that entire truck i want one of these big ol trucks bad. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-17-2011, 10:05 PM	#4
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,132	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? If the doors are solid, sell 'em.

10-17-2011, 10:05 PM	#5
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Ive got a ford just like it I gave $500 for. Runs and drives. I think the winch is a 20 ton pto Tulsa. It pulled that big truck on its side like it was nothing. I hate that its a ford, but pulls likea mule! Anyone know what A379 means on my motor?? Doors are junk. Hood is good. Going to put flames on it and hang it in my shop. I know to keep all the standard sq stuff. Just looking for stuff I might not know about. It has an inline air dryer for the air system I am removing and air tank. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-17-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? im curious on the small carb and intake situation still as well.... __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-17-2011, 11:14 PM	#7
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Not sure if this is relevant or not, but wasn't the 379 the 6.2 Diesel? __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

10-17-2011, 11:22 PM	#8
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? I googledthe A379 part and got the same thing. Its not a diesel __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-17-2011, 11:35 PM	#9
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Does this truck have a tach cluster??? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

10-18-2011, 09:20 AM	#10
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? I'm diggin' those ram horn manifolds too. They seem to have a bigger than normal diameter? Does the engine appear to be externally balanced like a 400? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-18-2011, 11:17 AM	#11
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,941	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Once you have it pulled look behind the driver side head for the block casting number.

10-18-2011, 12:17 PM	#12
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Are you sure this is one barrel?

10-18-2011, 03:29 PM	#13
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Its only has one opening in the carb, and its round. I know where to look for castings numbers, but hard to get to while its in the truck. How do I tell if its a extrnally balanced 400?? Iys free, so shes coming out. thinkin bout puttin a 4 door dually together on the cheap. Like I need another project. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-18-2011, 03:38 PM	#14
makman1297 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 583	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? A-379 sound more like a casting date march of 79, you did say its a 1980 model. __________________ 1981 Dodge D-150 (under construction) 2007 Chevy Suburban 2010 Dodge Charger R/T 1980 Kawasaki KZ 440 2004 Harley Sportster 1200

10-18-2011, 07:36 PM	#15
bmchevy1979 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 707	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Is this what it looks like if so it is a rochester 2 jet carb a common 2 barrel up till the early-mid 80s when they came out with an electronic type Attached Images __________________ <Brandon> 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer 350sbc/SM465/NP205, dana44 front, corp 14bolt rear with 4.10s and a powertrax locker, custom rear bumper 400sbc in the works. 1981 GMC C1500 stepside 250i6, 3spd, 12bolt with 3.08s 2.5/4drop on 15x10 with 275/50r15 81 GMC C3500 cab-chassis dually with utility bed 350sbc, Sm465, 14bolt with 4.10s nv4500 getting ready to go in 1979 Chevrolet K5 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434096 1976 Chevrolet C10 R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434195



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10-18-2011, 09:15 PM	#16
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? That carb looks just like mine. __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-19-2011, 04:53 PM	#17
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? External balanced 400 balancers are large and appear to have a notch ground out of them. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-19-2011, 04:58 PM	#18
88bagedntaged Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas Tx Posts: 172	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Sell me that winch !!

10-19-2011, 07:36 PM	#19
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? i have had a few motors out of those trucks. if it is the original motor it will have a steel crank, 4 bolt main , and decent rods. i would keep the whole engine if i were you.

10-20-2011, 01:46 AM	#20
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,202	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? The door panels say 81and up to me. But it oughta be a a 4bolt and a steel crank. By the way check the water pump by-pass like a big block.. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-20-2011, 01:49 AM	#21
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,202	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-20-2011, 02:48 AM	#22
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? oh man i would love me one of those! __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

10-20-2011, 07:09 PM	#23
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? Whats so special about the water pump by pass like a big block??? I didn't see that at first __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

10-20-2011, 09:27 PM	#24
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: A 379...What does this mean on the side of my motor??? i think its a date code A379 __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

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