I'm not good with casting numbers, but you should be able to tell a 235/216
from a 350, easily...the 235/216 has one long valvecover on top of the motor
(inline 6 cyl, w/ 6 sparkplugs on the pass. side), the 350 is a V8 with two
valve covers and 8 sparplugs...4 on each side.
In a message dated 8/4/00 1:26:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
javanut@win.bright.net writes:
> Hi to all! I'm glad my neighbor Johnny has been an inspiration. I
> asked him what size engine I have, and he said a 216 at first, then he
> changed his mind to a 350!! :) The guy right next door said he thought
> it was a 235. How can I be sure? Under three inches of manure, mud and
> grease, I found some numbers....below the spark plug wires on the left
> side, LCC 38826 I (these are on the engine) and by the radiator lower
> far right, GM 3835849 I can see that the thriftmaster lettering was in
> yellow. Please excuse my ignorance, I'm learning as I go.:) If anyone
> can help me, (I'm sure someone can!) it would be fabulous! p.s. What
> are these sailor bars you're talkin' about?
>
> Leah Olsen
> '53 Chevy 3600
> "Gator"
> Baldwin, WI
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