Engine Serial Number:02I8067 F56VA
http://www.1954advance-design.com/chev-specs/1956-t-ser.pdf

F56VA = Engine Serial Number
F = Flint MI, engine assembly plant
56 = 1956
VA = 3600 truck with RPO 227 (11" diameter heavy duty clutch)
(truck engines came with mechanical lifters from factory)

B236 = Engine Date Casting Code
B = February
23 = 23rd
6 = 1956

What are the Photo numbers and code names for these numbers: B5(8)* 848 85 *?
Can you attach/post photos for these?

Head: 3836848 : 1956-1962 head casting code
Block: 3837004 : 1955-1957 block casting code (used on car/truck engines)
http://www.1954advance-design.com/Stovebolt-engine/casting-numbers.html


Tim
1954Advance-Design.com
1954 3106 Carryall Suburban
1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic
The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.