it is a 235 the number you have is the motor Registration number 09856
23 F54 A. the casting in behind the starter this number is off of the
flat near distributor
This number 3839848 is the 235 head casting number the engine casting
number will look like this number
it is not a 216 with this head casting number
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Robert
Kinderlehrer wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I have a lead on an engine for my truck, but not sure it's the right one.
>
> Stamped on the engine is the number
> The head has cast into it the number 3839848 underneath is GM17.
>
> I can't find any references that look like these numbers. Can anyone
> tell me if this is a 235 or a 218 or something all together different?
>
> The motor mount setup is much different than on the pickup, but
> otherwise looks the same as far as I can remember. It is currently on
> a '53 coupe, don't know if that's original though.
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