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Is it a 216 or a 235???? #707834 01/01/2011 3:43 AM
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 NC P polaschd Wrench Fetcher
polaschd Wrench Fetcher P Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 NC	I have a 1946 Chevy truck the casting number is DBA 89779. Based on this I believe the engine was built in Flint MI and the Vin for this truck is 21DP-F-2132 wjich means it was assembled in Janesville Wi in June 46. But I can't determine if it has a 216 or a 235 any help would be appreciated. Dean

Re: Is it a 216 or a 235???? polaschd #707837 01/01/2011 3:49 AM
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 506 PA, USA O Oilrag Shop Shark
Oilrag Shop Shark O Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 506 PA, USA	http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/4677.htm -Tom 1950 Chevy 3100 w/ 1956 235

Re: Is it a 216 or a 235???? polaschd #707843 01/01/2011 3:56 AM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Dean, DBA designates 3000 series in 1946 trucks The 216 Thrift-Master truck engine was standard in 3000 series 1946 trucks It looks like the only optional engine for a 1946 3000 series truck was an Economy 216 engine (RPO224). Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: Is it a 216 or a 235???? tclederman #707845 01/01/2011 4:04 AM
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polaschd Wrench Fetcher P Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 66 NC	Thanks will probably have quite a few more ???'s before I finish

Re: Is it a 216 or a 235???? polaschd #707892 01/01/2011 8:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 Snohomish,WA,USA P Pre '68 Dave 'Bolter
Pre '68 Dave 'Bolter P Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 Snohomish,WA,USA	In 1946 a 235 would be stamped DDA, DDM, DEA, or DEM. See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog

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