'48 info
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'48 info
A friend of mine just bought a '48 and was wondering what engine and tranny were available in 1948. It has a flathead 6 with what looks to be a 5 speed on the floor. I will try to get the vin later and post it.
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I believe the inline flathead 6 was 226 cubic inches and made approx 100 horsepower. All in all a good engine (almost the same power as the flathead V8 but none of the overheating and crackign issues)
I don't believe they had a 5 speed back then. It should either be a 3spd or a 4spd. Probably a 4spd (which would have 5 positions for the sifter). The 4spd is effectively a 3speedw ith a granny gear. Normal driving would have you starting off in 2nd and shifting up from there. The 1st gear, is a granny gear with a real low ration used to get the truck moving with a heavy load.
Once you post the VIN# there are several gurus here who can decipher it for you
Bobby
I don't believe they had a 5 speed back then. It should either be a 3spd or a 4spd. Probably a 4spd (which would have 5 positions for the sifter). The 4spd is effectively a 3speedw ith a granny gear. Normal driving would have you starting off in 2nd and shifting up from there. The 1st gear, is a granny gear with a real low ration used to get the truck moving with a heavy load.
Once you post the VIN# there are several gurus here who can decipher it for you
Bobby
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If it's a very early '48, rumor has it there's a slight chance your friend's 48 half-ton could have the early "G" series flathead 6 - in which case the vin/serial number would start with prefix 71GC and it would look like a '47 with the older sheetmetal - the serial number would be stamped on the transmission half-bell.
Otherwise if it's an F1 and the vin would start with 87HC. This one is the "H" series 6 cylinder. Both are 226 ci but some internal parts changed.
The 48 F series started Jan 16, 1948. Thus, anything is possible but you're looking for evidence of a G or H on engine part numbers. Model number of the truck would also indicate which it had.
Otherwise if it's an F1 and the vin would start with 87HC. This one is the "H" series 6 cylinder. Both are 226 ci but some internal parts changed.
The 48 F series started Jan 16, 1948. Thus, anything is possible but you're looking for evidence of a G or H on engine part numbers. Model number of the truck would also indicate which it had.
