The 3836848 is the HEAD, which means the BLOCK must be a 235 or 261 as this head will not fit on a 216. So find the number on the block down near the fuel pump, usually covered in crud, that number will prove which block you have.


It's easier to get forgiveness than permission!
1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed