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Old 03-10-2019, 06:15 PM   #1
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Engine Numbers

Well I THINK the motor in my 47(2) 3600 is a 235, but need to know for sure...
To that end, these are the numbers cast into the head...
3835913 GM1, AND 4B 913 066 570

Could not find any in the block...so far...

So....What do I have?
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Old 03-10-2019, 10:16 PM   #2
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Re: Engine Numbers

Are there any numbers on the block behind the distributor?
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Old 03-11-2019, 12:40 AM   #3
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Re: Engine Numbers

As Cmayna asked, there should be some letters and numbers stamped in the machined pad to the rear of the distributor. You may have to clean the paint and or grease off the pad to read the numbers. The prefix letters will tell you what the engine came out of an what size it is. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/models/engine.htm
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Old 03-11-2019, 09:18 AM   #4
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Re: Engine Numbers

Ok....found this on the boss by the distributor....KBA773764....I THINK its a 54 235....
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Old 03-11-2019, 09:34 PM   #5
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Re: Engine Numbers

According to my searches, K is 1952
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Re: Engine Numbers

According to the page that I posted the link to KBA is a 52 216. The engine should have a full side cover that cover the side of the head along with the side of the block.
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Old 03-12-2019, 07:42 AM   #7
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OK... it has the full side cover. The head is apparently a 54 235. There are four valve cover bolts.
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Re: Engine Numbers

Cold be as guys tended to mix and match parts.
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