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So what type of oil should I use in the houdaille shocks on my 1946 pickup?

Ok, this all makes sense to me now, thanks to all of you for your help.

But I still ask, why does the serial # start with"*699Y" which is suppose to be for a 1 ton and this is a 114" half ton truck?

So, I think you are all telling me that the serial number system/code used in the 49's was not reliable or used consistently. So I probably have a 1946 half ton with the optional 4 speed, with a 1ton serial number set. Do you all agree? Thanks for the help.

Sorry I misunderstood your question last night. Each pulley only has one groove.

It has 2 water pump pulleys

I am a newbee that just bought a 1946 Ford pickup and am very confused by its serial numbers (3). The serial # on the frame,glovebox & flywheelhousing all match but they start with *699Y<->995317* which is for a 1 ton & I have a 114" half ton. It also has a 4 speed trans. Does anyone know where...