Seems correct so far. The 3836848 is the head casting number. I'm not sure what the R is after the block casting date. If you can find the engine serial number (on the pad to the rear of the distributor), the suffix will help identify the engine and what it was originally used in.


Curt
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1953 Chevy 6400, 1957 Chevy 2dr Sedan
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