50 head and block numbers.

hudsonsplasher1
hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
in HUDSON
Hi all, need some help. These number are on the head of a 1950 Hudson Commodore Six, 30366-1-a, and 5029988-1 on the block. No 232, or 262 number embossed on the head. Can anyone tell me if this is a 232 or 262 motor that they used in 1950, or if it's correct for the year? 
 Thanks in advance.
Gene.

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  • 2manyprojects
    2manyprojects Expert Adviser
    hi gene, fred has all the info you need on those numbers.
  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    If the serial # on the front of the block matches the tag on drivers door post then it is a 262.  The 262's also originally had a 2 bbl. carb/intake.  The block casting #  (hidden by the distributor) is the same for both engines.  Differences are length of crankshaft stroke
    and piston pin height.
    The 1948-1950 engines were referred to as the narrow block. and did not have the cu in cast on the front of the head.

  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    My website contains a link to Engines.  This linked page contains information to decipher engine markings. 

    http://hudsonrestoration1948-54.com/Engine.htm
  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    Thanks a lot guys, much appreciated.

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