Nick ~
Congratulations!!
I knew it was just a matter of time before you would find the elusive 7
digit casting number. Glad to see that you have a 261 after all. Did
you know that your "848" head is a much desired 235 head that was
introduced to raise the compression and thereby the horsepower on Chevy
235 engines?
Tom
Tom Poterack
Moline, IL.
Z49 Chevy Pickup Retro Rod
Inliner #3511 V8's R not INLINE
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From: Ayelander52@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:16:34 EST
Subject: [oletrucks] Strange Engine
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Group:
I believe my mystery has been solved. Dowloaded some pictures from Carters
on the 261ci. Went out with my brush and Gunk again (My engine is totally
together running) and found the mysterious casting number where the pictures
said I would.
Also found the double Captains Bars on both sides of the engine. So I have a
1951 Chevrolet 3100, with a 1959 261ci Block (3759365) and a 1956 235ci Head
(3836848).
Any suggestions? For the guys that responded, thanks for all the links and
help.
Nick
51-3100
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