3837004 is a 235 block casting code used from 55-57. During those years it might or might-not have had hydraulic lifters.

F523A
F = Flint, Mi plant
5 = May
23 = 23rd day of month
A = standard engine (not Powerglide) - in 56-57 it would have had hydraulic lifters

all code locations are shown here
date casting codes would confirm the year (block date code would confirm lifters)