Jim,
According to my Parts Book (29--59) "B" is for series 31 & 32 and is the
Trademaster 265 with Hydramatic transmission.
Mike Boteler
'56 4400 Stake
'56 6400 Stake
'56 8400 Wrecker
'56 9200 Tractor w/Powermatic
'57 10500 Fire Truck
Hughesville, MD
----- Original Message -----
From: "J Forbes" <jforbes2@mindspring.com>
To: "Old Trucks List" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 7:55 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 56 265 engine codes
> Hi, does anyone have the 1956 Chevy info package? I am trying to figure
> out for sure what engine I just got hold of. It appears to be a 1956
> engine, has the 7 digit serial number, then F56B, meaning Flint, 1956
> model, engine code "B".
>
> I have the 55 and 57 info packages, the 55 lists the B code as a 265
> with automatic tranny.
>
> If someone who has a 56 could look it up and confirm, I'd be ever so
> thankful...
>
> --
> Jim
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