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cant find the link and trying to identify an engine. appears to me to be a later 235. KAA306683

KAA = 1952
216 car engine

It might be a Powerglide 235 engine?
I will look for that code - maybe someone else will post?

What is the engine serial number that is stamped into the ledge in the block at the rear of the distributor?
Here is the Powerglide code in the Engine Serial number.

Thanks Tim

K = 1952
A = Passenger car
A = Regular (216) engine produced at the Flint Engine Plant
306683 = serial number starting with 1001

Mike B

Larry, I happened to see the post inquiring about this engine on the Stovebolter's R Us FB group that includes a couple photos. Since the head is a late 235 casting '848, the engine is most certainly a 235. That head does not interchange to a 216. So, the engine number appears to be a restamp.

Since the late 235 head will not bolt to a 216 block (even the number of head bolts is different), this is likely a replacement engine that was stamped to the vehicle's original engine serial number, to match the vehicle's original registration. Many States' DMVs used the engine number for registration, rather than the A-pillar tag body number. It's not uncommon to see replacement blocks stamped so as to preserve the vehicle ID at the DMV. I suggested to the OP that he look for the block casting number, low and forward of the distributor, and the cast-in block date code behind and just above the starter. That's the best way to ID the engine more definitely. Unfortunately, the OP hasn't posted any casting numbers.

Doug

thanks Doug I saw your reply also.I thought I'd throw it this way as I respect and trust the knowledge here.