883 cu inch 6 cyclinder - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wutnxt · 04-08-2011, 12:04 PM

I know this really isn't the place to ask this but I have been looking online and can't seem to find what i need. I have a 1954 American lafrance fire truck with a 883 cu inch 6 in it, I can't find a wiring diagram for it anyplace . It runs two 6 volt batteries and i think it's neg ground but can't be certain. Who ever replaced the battery cables made them the same color and the bigger clamp end goes to ground. It's a pretty intresting looking engine and I haven't taken a picture yet but it runs 2 coils....3 fuel pumps...and has two plugs per cylinder...looking at the distributer cap with 12 wires out of the cap looks intresting. Anyhow everyone here seems to be so wise I thought I would ask and see if someone could point me in a direction....Thanks

**ChiefRocka** · 04-08-2011, 12:06 PM

Moved this to General ... mabey more can help !!

wutnxt · 04-08-2011, 12:10 PM

Thanks....

I have been here awhile but still learn more about using the board all the time.

71gmcburb · 04-08-2011, 01:43 PM

I know Jay Leno restored one of these if you look up Big Dog Garage you might be able to find a phone number to talk to one of his staff that might be able to help

cam.man67 · 04-08-2011, 02:10 PM

You need to show us a pic of this beast!

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-08-2011, 02:15 PM

YouTube - Fire Engine, 1954 LaFrance with...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_LaFrance

71gmcburb · 04-08-2011, 02:25 PM

sent you a PM with a potential lead

also heres a link to jays American LaFrance Fire truck http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the...nce-firetruck/

wutnxt · 04-08-2011, 04:29 PM

Thanks for all the help I am checking out all the leads as I get them....I knew someone would come up with some great ideas

markeb01 · 04-08-2011, 07:39 PM

Here is a link to the American LaFrance Owners Network Forum. Someone here can probably help you out. Good luck:

http://www.alfowners.com/forums/index.php?

wutnxt · 04-08-2011, 08:08 PM

Oh that's a awsome link......

I just registered so I can post and open files but it sure looks like i can find all the information i need there...awsome

04-08-2011, 12:04 PM	#1
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	883 cu inch 6 cyclinder I know this really isn't the place to ask this but I have been looking online and can't seem to find what i need. I have a 1954 American lafrance fire truck with a 883 cu inch 6 in it, I can't find a wiring diagram for it anyplace . It runs two 6 volt batteries and i think it's neg ground but can't be certain. Who ever replaced the battery cables made them the same color and the bigger clamp end goes to ground. It's a pretty intresting looking engine and I haven't taken a picture yet but it runs 2 coils....3 fuel pumps...and has two plugs per cylinder...looking at the distributer cap with 12 wires out of the cap looks intresting. Anyhow everyone here seems to be so wise I thought I would ask and see if someone could point me in a direction....Thanks __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

04-08-2011, 12:06 PM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder Moved this to General ... mabey more can help !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

04-08-2011, 12:10 PM	#3
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder Thanks.... I have been here awhile but still learn more about using the board all the time. __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

04-08-2011, 01:43 PM	#4
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder I know Jay Leno restored one of these if you look up Big Dog Garage you might be able to find a phone number to talk to one of his staff that might be able to help __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

04-08-2011, 02:10 PM	#5
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder You need to show us a pic of this beast! __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

04-08-2011, 02:25 PM	#7
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder sent you a PM with a potential lead also heres a link to jays American LaFrance Fire truck http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/at-the...nce-firetruck/ __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff Last edited by 71gmcburb; 04-08-2011 at 02:33 PM. Reason: found the link to Leno's truck

04-08-2011, 04:29 PM	#8
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder Thanks for all the help I am checking out all the leads as I get them....I knew someone would come up with some great ideas __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

04-08-2011, 07:39 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder Here is a link to the American LaFrance Owners Network Forum. Someone here can probably help you out. Good luck: http://www.alfowners.com/forums/index.php?

04-08-2011, 08:08 PM	#10
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: 883 cu inch 6 cyclinder Oh that's a awsome link...... I just registered so I can post and open files but it sure looks like i can find all the information i need there...awsome __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details



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