Originally Posted by tclederman
From 1956 onwards, the 848 head was the replacement head for 235 Corvettes and all (18 bolt) 235s (good luck to 1953 235s).

The "oddball" 1953 block that the 848 head does not fit is 3701946.
That block had a mechanical cam, in both cars & trucks, and both with head 3701887.

They tried 3 differents crankshafts in that block
until they came out with the later 53 blocks.
I don't think trucks had a later 53 block, just cars..
From then on, all 235 & 261 blocks had the same crankshaft 3701488.


-Tom

1950 Chevy 3100 w/ 1956 235