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| | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 | I'm trying to identify the 235 in my 51 3100. I know it's not original.From the casting number I got that it is a 1958-1962 235. Also cast on the block is the code F29. Does that mean June 2 1959? Also the stamp on the distributor boss is F603B.I know F is Flint and I think 603 means June 3 (right?) but I can't find anything anywhere to identify the suffix code,the B. Anyone know what I have?Thanks---Jack | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Jack, Correct on all identifications. F603B F = Flint, MI 6 = June 03 = 3rd B = 235 with Powerglide transmission (passenger car engine - and, Powerglide engines had hydraulic lifters) | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 | That's some valuable info. Thanks Tim---Jack | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 3 | Hi guys I have a 1949 5 window I just picked up and also have the same problem block# is F318B an help please? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 | F= flint 3= march 18= 18th b= 235 with powerglide
http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/baldybenny/library/ 1936 1.5 wrecker,1937 gmc coe,1939 Chevrolet coe,1942 4x4 coe, 1942 coe,1946 dump,1947 2 ton dump,another 1947 2 ton dump,1950 coe,1967 c30,1937 cat 22,1936 Chevrolet 5 window foremans coupe, 1914 ford speedster.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 402 | That was a easy one with Tims post.
http://s1055.photobucket.com/user/baldybenny/library/ 1936 1.5 wrecker,1937 gmc coe,1939 Chevrolet coe,1942 4x4 coe, 1942 coe,1946 dump,1947 2 ton dump,another 1947 2 ton dump,1950 coe,1967 c30,1937 cat 22,1936 Chevrolet 5 window foremans coupe, 1914 ford speedster.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 161 | All this stuff is easy once you learn the language. I'm glad there's folks here that can translate.---Jack | | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 3 | Thanks for all the great info guys real help me out! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 3 | I have a 235 which was in my 46 pickup when I purchased, the casting # is 3764476 and the stamped # is F512J. Can you help me identify? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | 3764476 was a truck block code from 1956 through at least 1961 F512J F = Flint, MI assembly plant 5 = May 12 = 12th J = 3100-3800 regular production truck (3-speed transmission) That type/style of engine serial number was used from 1957 onwards. If you want a date for the block/head, post the head date casting code and the block date casting code. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 3 | Thanks, I removed this running engine and trans. Replaced with 292 and T5. Rebuild still in progress. | | |
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