The engine code was altered by adding the "A" prefix so the maintenance/service guys would know it's a 235 and not the regular 216 when ordering replacement parts. Nothing special about it...
Mike B
Mike Boteler
1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod 1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep 1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo 1984 Jeep CJ7 +++++ Silver Spring, MD