> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 11:16:17 -0400
> From: "Morris, John" <John.Morris@state.vt.us>
> Subject: [oletrucks] Mystery Engine
>
> Hello;
>
> I'm trying to identify the engine in my '51 1/2 ton Chevy pickup and I
> was hoping somebody on this list could point me in the right direction.
>
> It's a straight 6 painted orange with Chevrolet printed on the valve
> cover. It's most likely a 235. The serial number next to the distributor is
> TI023H.
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide me.
>
> John Morris
> Washington, Vt.
John--
It was built at the Tonnawanda plant on October 23, and it is indeed a
235. If you get the casting date from the block, which is hiding partly
visible behind the starter, you should be able to figure out what year
it is...the date code will be something like J 15 8, which translates to
J=10th month=October, 15 = 15th day of month, and 8 is last digit of
1958. Since it has the script vavle cover, it's from 54 (or 55?) to 62.
Jim F
59s in AZ
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