In a message dated 06/03/99 10:12:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
MRAHL@martinmartin.com writes:
<< The casting number on the motor is I214 (September 21, 1954). I was
under the impression that all of the 53-54 235's were of the older water
pump style >>
Blocks were aged for a time outdoors before they were machined. I don't know
how long tis process took, but suspect the heavy volume of production cut
this step short. Anyway, it's usual to have a block 3-6 months older than
the asembled truck.
Bob ADler
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