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Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Suggestions
From: Phil Maurey <sz6vgh2@comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 21:59:43 -0400
I had hit the list with this same question late last year, but I lost many of 
the responses due to a machine crash so since I am starting to pick things back 
up again I am reposting this question.

The block numbers on my engine are 3701887.  According to a casting number page 
at hemmings this is from a 1953 235.  Here is the site:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chevytalk/GMhistory/1916-57cast.html

When you look at the pictures on my site it looks like the head is from a 216 
which I will replace.

Any suggestions from anyone on what to do with this?

I have debated between working on this engine and trying to get it running or 
just swapping out to a V8.  I know I will get more power with a V8, but I have 
always liked the looks of an inline 6 all decked out.  Plus I have seen some 
pretty strong pullers when they have the right components.

How hard is the 235 to rebuild?

Thanks
Phil Maurey
1941 Chevy 1/2 Ton
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/sz6vgh2/1941
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