The serial number decodes as follows:

0309751=production sequence number
T=Tonawanda engine plant
56=model year
X=regular production "Thriftmaster" 235 used in the 3100 series trucks.

A truck engine should have solid lifters.


Curt
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1953 Chevy 6400, 1957 Chevy 2dr Sedan
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