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This one not electrical but next question is. I have a 1950 chevy sedan which my uncle restored. He has passed since I got car but told me the inline is a 300 cu inch. I believe he said it came out of a truck. I love the engines performance but the fly wheel has some bad teeth. My question is what fly wheel can I use to replace it. Next question is how do I change over from 6 volt to 12 volt? Or, should I hire it done. Thanks for the info.
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Your 1950 Chevrolet, if it came from the factory with a standard transmission, had a six-cylinder inline of 216 cid. The "300" cid engine that your uncle or someone installed must be positively identified before anyone can determine what flywheel to find and use. It could be a GMC (302 cid) or a bored-out Chevy 292, or something else. . . .
If the engine is a GMC, then you should find casting numbers on the driver's side of the block, just above the oil pan. You may have to clear away some grease to see them. You'll find lists of casting numbers for both blocks and heads on a link to the left of your screen. When you have matched the numbers, you'll know what engine you have. It will probably also be useful to determine what bell housing and transmission your uncle used.
As to whether you should undertake the conversion to twelve volts, that depends on your mechanical experience and aptitiude with automotive electrical systems. Finding someone with experience to work with you on it can help you get the job done and perhaps further your education.
God's Peace to you.
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All good advice from Don. You may want to contact James Larrowe near Portland. His web link is on the Inliners home page Advertisers Link.
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There were no 300 ci gm sixes. As Don suggested it may be a 302 GMC. If it is you are lucky! Easiest way to confirm this is to check the number stamped into the flat area that the distributer bolts to. To the rear of the distributer there is a number. If it is a GMC (truck engine) the first three digits are the displacement of the engine, 302, 270, 248, 236, 228, etc. If it's not a GMC you must go to the casting numbers. There are tec article that will take you through a 12v conversion. You can keep your 6v starter. Tom
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Dear Jerry;
Did you ever find out what engine you have??
John M., I.I. #3370
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