The only way to truly tell is to pull the side cover and look at the lifter. You don’t know what was done to that engine. You can find out for the cost of a gasket.


Phil
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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