The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop remanufactured 235 id ?

Is there any other way to ID a 235 other than the block number?
Next to the distributor is 052T397F54M. This has to be a rebuild number. It goes in a 1954 model 3100 with a hydra-matic, so I assume that it is a 54 block because of 54 in the engine number.
I am trying to check into carbs and all the info I can get will help. The exhaust manifold has a heat riser but the carb is a Rochester B with the manual choke. How many companies rebuild these engines, I may try and contact one for a record of the rebuild.

Thank You

brownie1,

There is a block casting number to the right of the starter (most likely: 3701481, 3702436, 3835911). There is also a head casting number on the distributor side but it is not uncommon for a different head to have been used over the years of service.

Several people on this site have a 1954 1/2 ton with a Hydra-Matic engine. F54M indicates 1954 3100 series (1/2 ton) with a Hydra-Matic transmission. Why do you think that engine serial number has to be a rebuild number?

I bought a 1954 Rochester carb for an 1954 automobile from Auto Zone for under $70 (for my '54 Hydra-Matic). It had the automatic choke set-up to work with the a tube from the choke mechanism to the heat stove on the exhaust manifold. Do you need the tube?

As far as rebuilding the engine, this engine is not really any different for other 1954 235 truck engines. Some people think that checking for a local rebuilder is a good idea. That sounds good, but I would ask how long ago they last worked on a high-pressure 235 and from whom would they be getting their parts. Also, ask them if they have a Shop Manual; if they say they do not need one, I'd be wary. You should buy a 1954 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual, if you do not already have one.

If you want a deluxe rebuild and money is not much of an object, Jasper Engine & Transmission has an excellent reputation.

Good luck,
Tim

The codes come up as correct for a '54 w/Hydramatic. You could also get the casting number from the block and chack it against the Inliners casting number list. But according to the serial number, it is correct for your truck.

Thank you! The reason I thought it might be a remanufactured engine is because I have not found any numbers on any other engines simular to this particular one. It will be fun trying to untangle something someone else has done.
Thank You

I'll check on a carb. from AutoZone and if I get one with an automatic choke I will need the heat tube. I'll let you know and I appreciate your help.

TIM TYGART'S OBSOLETE CHEVROLET PARTS: 29-54 CHEVROLET CAR (800) 248-8785 - call him.

This tube should also work on a 1954 Chevrolet Truck with automatic choke on a Hydra-Matic truck.
choke tube Part # CFE5304SS or CFE5304

AutoZone has raised the price of the carburetor to over $150 (Holley remanufactured carburetor - 64-7074)