sorry guys I am new to forum but need help on my new engine for my 1953 truck. getting rid of 216 motor and replacing with a 235 out of a 1955 nomad 3 on the tree. block casting number is 3836233. according to my records that is a 55 or early 56 block. date casting # is J14. should be oct 1 1954. stamped on block by dist. is 0038082 F55Z. should be flint 1955 but is this a 140hp or a 123hp? head casting # 3835913. what do I have? motor came with oildex crankcase breather system bottle.
Thanks, but I am sure I did not post my question in the correct area of forum. Do I need to move my questions to somewhere else? I see you are a nw floridian. I grew up in tallah***ee myself and have been working in atlanta for delta airlines fort 32 years. looking forword to moving back to tally soon. My latest project is a 1953 chevy truck. I was told that swapping the 235 in place of the 216 dipper was the best thing to do and still keep it stock. To much left to the truck to street rod so I decided to go back original. I picked up a 235 out of a 55 nomad running for $250. Were these engine called blue flame? Were they painted blue or grey? Any help!
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