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Ron Pilger · 07-05-2016, 08:55 AM

In tinkering under the hood last night I looked for the elusive LB marking on the block. Alas - nothing of the sort. Darn! It is a 21 stud block, aluminum heads, built pre- 937 (no backing plates). The serial number on top of the bell housing is C18v 9802. I assume the original Canadian-manufactured engine remains in the car, which I believe puts this powerplant at mid-year (1936) production. My question is this: there is a very large 3 cast on the block directly above the right water pump (passenger side of the car). Can you confirm for me what this marking means? Thanks.

07-05-2016, 08:55 AM	#22
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 401	Re: long, long sleep over for 36 3 Window In tinkering under the hood last night I looked for the elusive LB marking on the block. Alas - nothing of the sort. Darn! It is a 21 stud block, aluminum heads, built pre- 937 (no backing plates). The serial number on top of the bell housing is C18v 9802. I assume the original Canadian-manufactured engine remains in the car, which I believe puts this powerplant at mid-year (1936) production. My question is this: there is a very large 3 cast on the block directly above the right water pump (passenger side of the car). Can you confirm for me what this marking means? Thanks.