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#44217 07/28/2004 5:46 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 105 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 105 | My 1950 3/4 ton has an interesting combination. The engine casting number is 3693374 which indicates a 42-49 235. The head casting number indicates a 50 216. I'm sure the engine is original since it's been in the family since 1950. Most all books show a 1950 with a 216, not a 235. When I buy parts, if I purchase for 235, it is typically the wrong part. I have gotten used to ordering for a 216 to ensure I have the correct parts.
This is the old low pressure system from what I can tell. The side cover goes all the way to the valve cover.
Any ideas what I have and why the books don't show a 235 in this year? | | |
#44218 07/28/2004 7:26 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | The only way to know for sure is to pull the cylinder head and measure the bore & stroke. The 216 will have a 3 1/2" bore and a 3 3/4" stroke. The 235 has a 3 9/16" bore, and a 3 15/16" stroke. A Motor magazine passenger car manual I've got here lists the 1950 216 at 92 HP, and the 235 that year at 105 HP.
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#44219 07/29/2004 4:14 AM | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | The pan off my 1947 Hi Tork 235 has '235' stamped right into the side. There is a raised area, midway along the pan, passenger side, measures 2" x 6". Right in the middle of this area is stamped in about one inch letters, 235.
Another point, the early 235s used same head as the 216 motors. | | |
#44220 07/29/2004 5:01 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 105 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 105 | This has a side cover that goes all the way to the valve cover, with the spark plugs going through it. According to Jim Carter, there were some trucks that had the early 235 that looked like the 216. The only difference was the internal workings. If this is truely a 216, why does the casting # indicate a 235? When I rebuild the head, I recall the length of the push rods being what you indicated. | | |
#44221 07/29/2004 6:43 PM | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 105 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 105 | The source for the casting # is inliners. The number on the pad is AHCA991917 | | |
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