Originally Posted by miller ashland
Pulled this engine out of 1954 1 1/2 ton I believe its a 235

The numbers by the starter conv1 j1856

The numbers beside distributer TT023A

Block casting 3837004

J1856 = Date of casting (October 18, 1956

Engine Code T023A

T = Tonawanda Engine Plant...Not sure why you show two "T"s
02 = Month (February)
3 = Day
A = Regular 235, passenger car

Lacking a serial number this engine had to be assembled in 1957.

Casting number 3837004 is a 235 block used from 1955-57

Mike B smile

EDIT, Steve J makes a good point on the second T...if it's a one then my above date code is wrong...

Last edited by Mike B; 11/21/2022 3:19 AM.
Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
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1984 Jeep CJ7
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