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Trying to assess what parts that came with my project truck will actually work.

From the casting dates it seems that both the block and the head were manufactured in November of 1953 for the 1954 model year. The serial number indicates that it is 235ci intended for an automobile with an automatic transmission.

The distributor that came with the project is a Model 1112362, with a serial number of 2K30. My impression from what I have read on the web, is that this distributor may work but isn’t optimal for this engine.

The coil is printed with “12V” and “Use Only with External Resistor” (The last time I dealt with wiring a car was in 1968 and I used a ballast resistor. But I am reading that there are resistor wires that can be used between the distributor and the coil. Is the one in the photo of the distributor that I have, a resistor wire?)

The starter that is on the engine is stamped with the number 1107634 which appears to be a 12V unit based on internet information about the 1107634 part number. Is there a simple way to ensure that the starter and the flywheel agree with each other? How does one check that?

The engine came to me with a Delco-Remy alternator that indicates it is for 12V, negative ground.

Thanks! I need all the help I can get here!