Here are some links to help you identify V8 casting numbers. Engine Casting Numbers Explained 1954-1962 Chevrolet The Casting Numbers to the right are found just below and to the right of the Distributor on the passenger side. I like 54 because its water pump is the right height and length and its easier to disguise as a 216 with a 216 valvecover. The letter stands for the month, the next one to two digits are the day of the month and the last is the year.Įxample: A239 if its is a 235 means Jan 23 1959, if its a 216 it would be Jan 23 1949.

To determine the year of 235 or 216 engines, look just above the starter on 235 or maybe remove starter on 216 and there will be a letter followed by 2 or 3 numbers. I hope it helps you identify the Chevrolet engine parts you are working on. On the block there will be foundry ID codes, for instance 'CON3'. I actually went through several lists and made some corrections before making this list. Chevy inline 6 casting numbers can usually be found just above the starter on the passenger side of the block. We’ll attempt to provide the best of them to you, rather than recreate the information here. I know that Chevy Casting Numbers are on several sites on the World Wide Web but I thought it would be a good idea to list them here too. There are many existing pages to identify your engine. HEI distributor, Clifford intake and exhaust, and a mild cam will ready wake up your engine. Engine Identification How do I identify my engine cast number? The best stock head to use is off a 194 CID engine, casting number 3864883 it has the smallest combustion chamber of all these heads and will give you a bump in the CR, especially if milled.

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