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| | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 506 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 506 | In 1959 the 235 with the updraft carb is listed as the Thriftmaster Special.
The 1959 truck Thriftmaster engine had a new, lower lift camshaft; valve springs and new carburetor calibrations. The rocker shaft assembly was also redesigned.
135 horsepower at 4000 rpm
217 ft. lbs. of torque at 2000 rpm
-Tom
1950 Chevy 3100 w/ 1956 235
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