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#35087 05/27/2003 4:55 AM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | guys i'm new to this maybe someone can help...i have a 52 3800 that somebody transplanted a 235? into & the only#s on the dist boss are F415L... could this be a 261? :confused: | | |
#35088 05/27/2003 1:49 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | The block casting number is only real way to tell...Good luck
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#35089 05/28/2003 12:37 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | A '52 big truck could have come with a "Loadmaster" splash-oiled 235. The casting number and date will tell. They should be located just above or slightly under the starter but there are exceptions.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#35091 05/28/2003 6:34 AM | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Big pipe fittings are a good sign. The only stovebolt that had that from the factory is the 261. A few blocks may have them but from the factory they are 1/2" for full flow oiling, so don't bypass that filter. You need to get the block casting numbers from behind the starter. You can also look for the captain's bars above it. Also look for a short pushrod cover (indicates 235/261) You can also try the head casting numbers.
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#35092 05/28/2003 6:12 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | josiah thanks for the reply starting to take it apart and remove all the crud & build up one thing is definite under the cake midway between the timing hole & dist. boss, on the oilpan rail are 2 cast bosses approx 1 1/4" long spaced about an inch apart thanks for the tip il get the #s off it any way and let you guys know  | | |
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