This isnt totally accurate.. the old style babbit 235's that went in the
47-50 larger trucks (1 ton and up) had the valve cover with the two nuts on
top. I used to think the old style motors (216 vs 235) could be
differentiated by the side cover. One being a full cover from the bottom of
the valve cover to about the distributor (216), and the other being a short
cover (235). That isnt true either. I have a 216 (car motor) with a small
side cover. The only real way is to match the casting numbers.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nelson, Jeff - DTC" <jnelson@paducah.k12.ky.us>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>; <old-chevy-truck@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 3:27 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] RE: [old-chevy-truck] What do I have??
> Leah,
> The easiest way to tell is to look at the valve cover. If the valve cover
is
> held to the head with 2 bolts through the top, you have a 216. If the
valve
> cover is held to the head with 4 bolts around the edges, you have a 235.
Of
> course it is possible to swap valve covers, but that probably did not
happen
> to your truck.
>
> Jeff Nelson
> 1953 3600
> Paducah, KY
>
> > ----------
> > From: Leah Olsen[SMTP:javanut@win.bright.net]
> > Reply To: old-chevy-truck@egroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 3:25 PM
> > To: oletrucks@autox.team.net; old-chevy-trucks
> > Subject: [old-chevy-truck] What do I have??
> >
> > Hi to all! I'm glad my neighbor Johnny has been an inspiration. I
> > asked him what size engine I have, and he said a 216 at first, then he
> > changed his mind to a 350!! :) The guy right next door said he thought
> > it was a 235. How can I be sure? Under three inches of manure, mud and
> > grease, I found some numbers....below the spark plug wires on the left
> > side, LCC 38826 I (these are on the engine) and by the radiator lower
> > far right, GM 3835849 I can see that the thriftmaster lettering was in
> > yellow. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm learning as I go.:) If anyone
> > can help me, (I'm sure someone can!) it would be fabulous! p.s. What
> > are these sailor bars you're talkin' about?
> >
> > Leah Olsen
> > '53 Chevy 3600
> > "Gator"
> > Baldwin, WI
> >
> >
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