Thanks Jack and all,
I would just like to add that I did find my casting number in one
listing, FINALLY. it was on
http://www.chevytalk.com/GMhistory/1916-57cast.html and turns out to be a
1953 235ci according to this sheet. so I now have something to go off of to
plan a rebuild. thanks again to all who helped and gave information. I
searched a bunch and with a bit of luck, finally got a lead. this is only
one of many answers that the list has helped me find. a great resource,
especially to the newcomers, but likewise to the regulars.
Ps. does anyone have information on the specs for the '53 235? any and all
would be greatly appreciated.
Mike Anderson
1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster 3800 (now with 1953 235ci motor)
http://www.visi.com/~m1a20/Truck
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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Ways to guess/rule out engine sizes?
> Mike,
>
> The best way is by casting number. www.inliners.org has a pretty good
> list, with links to several others (you sorta have to hover the mouse
around
> this page as the links aren't too clear). I have never failed to get a hit
> on at least one of these listings, except on Canadian models. The listing
at
> www.inliners.org/becks/ also provides ID by engine number prefix, so there
> is an alternate way to identify the engine, in case the casting number
can't
> be easily found.
>
> There was an optional 235 for heavy trucks in '48. It was called the
> "Victory Six" or "Hi-Torque" 235 and looks just like a 216. I know of at
> least one confirmed instance where this engine was installed in a new 1/2
> ton as a dealer upgrade. It was a dipper-crank oil slinger like the 216 of
> the same era, introduced in 1941, first with babbit mains, upgraded to
> inserts in 1948. All of these older type 235's used babbit rods. Very
tough
> old workhorse engines, they were often the basis for the Wayne 12-Port
> racing engines of the late '40s. They differ in both bore and stroke from
> the 216.
>
> I have some early Inliners tech stuff that has some more detailed ID
> methods, but you should be able to nail down your engine from the above
> references. If not, let me know whatever numbers you come up with, and
we'll
> go from there.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jack Halton
> 51 GMC 1/2 ton
> Winter Park FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> Subject: [oletrucks] Ways to guess/rule out engine sizes?
>
>
> > I have seen a few threads about how to find out what displacement your
> > engine is, but are there any characteristic features that distinguish
the
> > 216 from say 235 or 261? I was at a show last weekend, and saw a
truck,
> > hood open, and the motor in it just seemed much smaller (physically)
than
> > mine. I have tried to clean up the casting numbers, but as of yet have
> not
> > yet found the numbers I think I am reading on any of the web pages
> regarding
> > casting numbers. at the moment I do not have the numbers on me, but I
can
> > find them again later.
> >
> > the truck is a 1948 1-Ton, but probably doesn't have the original motor
if
> > it is not a 216. was there an optional motor size in '48? It was a
> > tow/wrecker at one time for AAA if that would make a difference.
anyhow,
> as
> > always, your comments and helps are greatly appreciated.
> >
> > if this is something I could know by just RTFM (reading the freaking
> manual)
> > let me know that also. so far I have not found this info on my own.
> >
> > the truck is basically in storage (garaged), but I am trying to learn
> enough
> > for when I do get chances work on it (irregularly at this point) I can
> > actually get something done. Thanks again for any help.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
>
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