Chevrolet Passenger Car & Truck
Engine Serial Number Information
Please
Note: This info is incomplete and I
am still trying to compile this list. I am trying to gather
information on decoding engine serial number identification prefixes
(pre-1954) and suffixes (1954 - 1959) to add to this site.
If you have any info that can be
added, please let me know.
Thanks,
Keith Hardy
Latest
Changes/Additions/Corrections
28 May
2006 / 23 December 2004
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Pre - 1953 Chevrolet Engine
Serial Number Location |
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Engine Serial
Number is Located on the right side of the engine on a boss just to the
rear of the ignition distributor for 216 and 235 c.i. inline 6
cylinder engines.
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Anything with "????" means I do not have a reference.
1941 -
1953 Engine Serial Number Codes |
Year Code |
Vehicle
Designation |
Engine Plant & Code |
D |
1946 |
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E |
1947 |
A |
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A |
Flint, Michigan |
Regular Engine |
F |
1948 |
B |
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C |
Flint, Michigan |
**RPO 227A |
G |
1949 |
C |
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D |
Flint, Michigan |
w/
Hydrovac |
H |
1950 |
D |
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C |
Flint, Michigan |
**RPO 227A |
J |
1951 |
E |
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D |
Flint, Michigan |
w/
Hydrovac |
K |
1952 |
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F |
Flint, Michigan |
235ci Engine |
L |
1953 |
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M |
Tonawanda, NY |
Regular Engine |
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P |
Tonawanda, NY |
**RPO 227A |
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Q |
Tonawanda, NY |
w/
Hydrovac |
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with Heavy Duty Clutch |
Assembly Unit Numbers:
start with 1001 at each plant. |
Am I Missing Prefixes Below? |
Commonly Used Prefixes on
Chevrolet Engines - 1941 - 1953 |
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Year |
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1941 |
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AG or AL |
1942 |
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BG or BL |
1946 |
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BG or BL (First Design) |
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DAA, DDA, DDM, DEA or DEM (Second Design) |
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1947 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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EAA EAM |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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EAC EAP |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine
w/HD Clutch |
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EBA EBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine |
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BECA BECM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch
& 3 or 4 speed transmission |
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AECA |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either
3 or 4 speed transmission |
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AECM |
Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either
3 or 4 speed transmission |
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AECM |
Series 3800, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either
3 or 4 speed transmission |
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EDA, EDM, EEA or EEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC BA CA were manufactured in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AP BM CM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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1948 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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FAA FAM |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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FAC FAP |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine
w/HD Clutch |
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FBA FBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either
3 or 4 speed transmission |
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BFCA BFCM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch
& 3 or 4 speed transmission |
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AFCA AFCM |
Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine -
w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission |
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AFCM |
Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either
3 or 4 speed transmission |
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AECM |
Series 3800, 216ci Truck Engine -
w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission |
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FDA, FDM, FEA, or FEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC BA CA were manufactured in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AP BM CM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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1949 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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GAA GAM |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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GAC GAP |
Series 1500 & 2000, 216ci Passenger Car
Engine w/HD Clutch |
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GBA GBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine |
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BGCA BGCM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch |
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AGCA AGCM |
Series 3600 & 3800, 216ci Truck Engine
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GCF GCS |
Series 3700 & 3900, 216ci Truck Engine |
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GCA GCM |
Series 4000, 216ci Truck Engine |
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GCD GCQ |
Series 4000, 216ci Truck Engine w/provision
for Hydrovac Brake Unit |
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GDA GDM GEA or GEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC BA CA CF CD EA EA were manufactured
in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AP BM CM CS CQ DM EM were manufactured
in Tonawanda, New York |
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1950 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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HAA HAM |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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HAA HAM |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine |
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HAC HAP |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine
w/HD Clutch |
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HBA HBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine |
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BHCA BHCM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch |
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AHCF AHCM |
Series 3600 & 3800, 216ci Truck Engine
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HAD HDA HEA or HEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC BA CA CF were manufactured in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AP BM CM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
1950 Truck Engine Specifications |
Model & Code |
Plant |
No.
Cylinders |
CID |
HP |
Comp. Ratio |
Carb. |
1500 Series |
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HAA |
Flint |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
HAM |
Tonawanda |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
HAC |
Flint |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
HAP |
Tonawanda |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
3100 Series |
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HBA |
Flint |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
HBM |
Tonawanda |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
BHCA * |
Flint |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
BHCM * |
Tonawanda |
6 |
216 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
3600/3800 Series |
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AHCF ** |
Flint |
6 |
235 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
AHCM ** |
Tonawanda |
6 |
235 |
92 |
6.6:1 |
1 BC |
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* "B" will precede prefix if R.P.O. on 3100
series.
** "A" will precede prefix if motor is used
on a 3600 and 3800 series. |
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1951 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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JAA JAM |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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JAA JAM |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine |
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JAC JAP |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine
w/HD Clutch |
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JBA JBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine |
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BJCA BJCM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch |
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AJCA N/AAJCM |
Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine
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JCD JCQ |
Series 3600 & 3800, 216 Truck Engine w/Hydrovac
Brake Unit |
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JAD JDA JEA or JEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC BA CA CD were manufactured in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AP BM CM CQ were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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1952 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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KAA KAM |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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KAA KAM |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine |
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KAC KAP |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine
w/HD Clutch |
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KBA KBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine |
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BKCA BKCM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch |
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AKCA AKCM |
Series 3600 & 3800, 216ci Truck Engine
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AKCD AKCQ |
Series 3600 & 3800, 216 Truck Engine w/Hydrovac
Brake Unit |
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KAD KDA KEA or KEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC BA CA CD were manufactured in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AP BM CM CQ were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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1953 |
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ENGINE
NUMBER is located on the right side of
the block to the rear of the distributor. Engine numbers start at
1001. |
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Passenger Cars |
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LAG LAT |
Passenger Car w/216ci Engine |
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Trucks |
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LAG LAT |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine |
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LAJ LAV |
Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine
w/HD 10-3/4" Clutch |
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LBA LBM |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine |
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BLCC BLCP |
Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch |
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LCC LCP |
Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine
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ALCC ALCP |
Series 3800, 216 Truck Engine |
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LCH LCU |
Series 3800, 216 Truck Engine w/Positive
Crankcase Ventilation |
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LAA LAM |
235ci Engine |
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LAC LAP |
235ci Engine w/HD 10-3/4" Clutch |
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LAE LAR |
235ci Engine w/Power Steering |
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LAF |
235ci Engine w/Aluminum Timing Gears |
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LAQ |
235ci Engine w/Powerglide Transmission |
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LAS |
235ci Engine w/Powerglide Transmission and
Power Steering |
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LAA LAM |
235ci Engine |
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LCQ LAC LAP LAQ
LAR LDA LDM LEA or LEM |
???? |
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Prefixes ending in - AA
AC AE AF AG AJ BA CA CC CH were manufactured in Flint, Michigan |
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Prefixes ending in - AM
AR AS AT AP AQ AV BM CM CP CQ
CU were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
1953 Engine Specifications |
No.
Cylinders |
CID |
HP |
Comp. Ratio |
Carb. |
Trans. |
One-Fifty |
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6 |
235 |
108 |
7.1:1 |
1 BC |
STD |
6 |
235 |
115 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
Powerglide |
Two-Ten |
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6 |
235 |
108 |
7.1:1 |
1 BC |
STD |
6 |
235 |
115 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
Powerglide |
Bel Air |
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6 |
235 |
108 |
7.1:1 |
1 BC |
STD |
6 |
235 |
115 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
Powerglide |
Corvette |
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6 |
235 |
150 |
8.0:1 |
3 - 1 BC |
Automatic |
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1954 - 1957 Engines |
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Unit Numbers: start
with 1001 at each plant. |
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Plant Designations: |
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Model Year: |
F |
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Flint, Michigan |
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54 |
1954 |
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T |
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Tonawanda, New York |
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55 |
1955 |
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56 |
1956 |
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57 |
1957 |
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1954 |
ENGINE NUMBER
is located on the right side of the block to the rear of the distributor.
Engine numbers start at 1001.
The suffix letter after
the engine code identifies the engine plant - "F" ~ Flint, "T" ~
Tonawanda. "ZC" identifies heavy duty clutch,
"ZH" ~ aluminum cam
gear, "ZE" ~ power steering. |
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Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
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Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
Z |
235 |
115 |
Regular Engine |
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ZJ |
235 |
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w/Heavy-duty Clutch & Cam Gear |
ZC |
235 |
115 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
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Y |
235 |
125 |
w/Powerglide |
ZE |
235 |
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w/Power Steering |
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YG |
235 |
150 |
Corvette Engine |
ZH |
235 |
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w/Aluminum Cam Gear |
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1954 Engine Specifications |
Model & Code |
No.
Cylinders |
CID |
HP |
Comp. Ratio |
Carb. |
Trans. |
One-Fifty |
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Z |
6 |
235 |
115 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
STD |
Y |
6 |
235 |
125 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
Powerglide |
Two-Ten |
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Z |
6 |
235 |
115 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
STD |
Y |
6 |
235 |
125 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
Powerglide |
Bel Air |
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Z |
6 |
235 |
115 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
STD |
Y |
6 |
235 |
125 |
7.5:1 |
1 BC |
Powerglide |
Corvette |
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YG |
6 |
235 |
150 |
8.0:1 |
3 - 1 BC |
Powerglide |
1955 |
6-cylinder ENGINE NUMBER
is located on the right side of the block to the rear of the distributor.
8-cylinder
ENGINE NUMBER is on pad on front right hand side of the
block behind the water pump. All
Engine numbers start at 1001. The prefix letter identifies
where the engine was built, model year and model type - "F" ~ Flint, "T" ~
Tonawanda. |
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Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
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Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
Z |
235 |
140 |
Regular Engine |
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G |
265 |
162 |
w/3-speed |
ZC |
235 |
140 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
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GC |
265 |
162 |
w/Over-drive |
ZH |
235 |
140 |
w/Aluminum Cam Gear |
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GD |
265 |
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w/3-speed & 4 bbl Carburetor |
ZJ |
235 |
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w/Heavy-duty Clutch & Cam Gear |
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GE |
265 |
205 |
w/3-speed, 4 bbl Carb &
Over-drive |
Y |
235 |
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w/Powerglide |
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GF |
265 |
162 |
w/3-speed & AC |
YG |
235 |
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Corvette Engine |
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GG |
265 |
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w/3-speed, Over-drive & AC |
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GJ |
265 |
162 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
F |
265 |
170 |
w/Powerglide |
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GK |
265 |
162 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch & AC |
FB |
265 |
205 |
w/Powerglide & 4 bbl Carburetor |
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GL |
265 |
170 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch & 4 bbl Carb |
FC |
265 |
170 |
w/Powerglide & AC |
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GM |
265 |
205 |
w/HD Clutch, 4 bbl Carb & AC |
FD |
265 |
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w/Powerglide, 4 bbl Carb & AC |
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GR |
265 |
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w/Standard Transmission |
FG |
265 |
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Corvette Engine |
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1955 Engine Specifications |
Model & Code |
No. Cylinders |
CID |
HP |
Comp. Ratio |
Carb. |
One-Fifty |
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Z |
6 |
235 |
123 |
7.5:1 |
1
BC |
Y |
6 |
235 |
136 |
7.5:1 |
1
BC |
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8 |
265 |
162 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
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8 |
265 |
180 |
8.0:1 |
4
BC |
Two-Ten |
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Z |
6 |
235 |
123 |
7.5:1 |
1
BC |
Y |
6 |
235 |
136 |
7.5:1 |
1
BC |
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8 |
265 |
162 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
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8 |
265 |
180 |
8.0:1 |
4
BC |
Bel Air |
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Z |
6 |
235 |
123 |
7.5:1 |
1
BC |
Y |
6 |
235 |
136 |
7.5:1 |
1
BC |
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8 |
265 |
162 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
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8 |
265 |
180 |
8.0:1 |
4
BC |
Corvette |
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YG |
6 |
235 |
150 |
8.0:1 |
3
- 1 BC |
FG |
8 |
265 |
195 |
8.0:1 |
4
BC |
1956 |
Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
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Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
Z |
235 |
140 |
Regular Engine |
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GE |
265 |
205 |
w/Over-drive & Powerpack |
ZC |
235 |
140 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
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GF |
265 |
162 |
w/3-speed & AC |
Y |
235 |
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w/Powerglide |
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GJ |
265 |
162 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
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GK |
265 |
162 |
w/Heavy-duty Clutch & AC |
F |
265 |
170 |
w/Powerglide |
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GL |
265 |
170 |
w/Powerglide |
FB |
265 |
205 |
w/Powerglide & 4 bbl Carburetor |
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GM |
265 |
205 |
w/AC & Powerpack |
FC |
265 |
170 |
w/Powerglide & AC |
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GN |
265 |
205 |
w/Over-drive, Powerpack & AC |
FD |
265 |
170 |
w/Powerglide, Powerpack & AC |
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GQ |
265 |
162 |
w/Over-drive & AC |
FG |
265 |
225 |
Corvette w/Powerglide |
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GR |
265 |
225 |
Corvette w/3-speed |
FK |
265 |
210 |
Corvette w/3-speed |
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GU |
265 |
240 |
Corvette Engine w/3-speed |
G |
265 |
162 |
w/3-speed |
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GV |
265 |
210 |
Corvette Engine w/Powerglide |
GC |
265 |
162 |
w/Over-drive |
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1956 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND SUFFIX CHART |
TYPE |
MODEL |
DESCRIPTION |
Z |
15-21-2400 |
Regular "235" Engine - 6 Cylinder |
ZC |
15-21-2400 |
Regular "235" Engine - 6 Cylinder with Heavy
Duty Clutch |
Y |
15-21-2400 |
"235" - 6Cylinder Powerglide |
G |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with 3-Speed Transmission |
GC |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Overdrive |
GQ |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Air Conditioning and
Overdrive |
GE |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Power Pack and Overdrive |
GF |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with 3-Speed and Air Conditioning |
GJ |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Heavy Duty Clutch |
GK |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Heavy Duty Clutch and Air
Conditioning |
GL |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Power Pack |
GM |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Power Pack and Air
Conditioning |
GN |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Power Pack, Overdrive and Air
Conditioning |
GR |
Corvette |
8 Cylinder with 3-Speed Transmission |
F |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Powerglide |
FB |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Power Pack |
FC |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Air
Conditioning |
FD |
15-21-2400 |
8 Cylinder with Powerglide, Air Conditioning
and Power Pack |
FG |
Corvette |
8 Cylinder with Powerglide |
X* |
31-32-36-3800 |
Thriftmaster "235" |
XG* |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Thriftmaster "235" with Hydramatic
Transmission |
W |
34-35-3700 |
Thriftmaster "235" - Updraft Carburetor -
Forward Control |
WA |
34-35-3700 |
Thriftmaster "235" - Updraft Carburetor with
Hydramatic Transmission - Forward Control |
V** |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Thriftmaster "235" Heavy Duty Clutch |
U*** |
4000-6000 |
Loadmaster "235" |
UD |
4000 |
Loadmaster "235" with Hydramatic Transmission |
TA |
6000 |
Jobmaster "261" - 6 Cylinder |
A* |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
8 Cylinder Regular |
B* |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
8 Cylinder Hydramatic Transmission |
M* |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
8 Cylinder Heavy Duty Clutch |
D |
34-35-3700 |
8 Cylinder Forward Control |
DA |
34-35-3700 |
8 Cylinder Forward Control Hydramatic |
DB |
34-35-3700 |
8 Cylinder Forward Control - Heavy Duty
Clutch |
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* "A" stamped
following suffix when this engine is used in 3600 Series and "B" when used
in 3800 Series and "C" when used in 4000 Series. |
** "A" stamped
following suffix when this engine is used in 3600 Series and "B" when used
in 3800 Series and "C" when used in 3100 and 3200 Series. |
*** "A" stamped
following suffix when this engine is used in 4000 Series. |
Six cylinder and
8 cylinder are numbered separately with each type engine numbered in
sequence starting with 0001001. "F" will designate Flint engine.
"T" will designate Tonawanda engine. |
EXAMPLE I:
The 50th 2100 Series regular production "235" 6-cylinder engine built at
Flint carries Serial No. 0001050 F56Z if built in Tonawanda,
0001050 T56Z |
EXAMPLE II:
0001025 F56U |
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0001025 |
F |
56 |
U |
Serial Number |
Flint |
Year 1956 |
Loadmaster "235" |
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Assembly Plant |
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6000 Series |
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This Info is from the
1929 - 1957 Chevrolet
MASTER PARTS and ACCESSORIES CATALOG
page 11 |
Info Added: 9 July 2006 |
1956 Engine Specifications |
Model / No. Cylinders |
CID |
HP |
Comp. Ratio |
Carb. |
One-Fifty |
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6 |
235 |
140 |
8.0:1 |
1
BC |
8 |
265 |
162 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
8 |
265 |
170 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
8 |
265 |
205 |
9.25:1 |
4
BC |
8 |
265 |
225 |
9.25:1 |
2
x 4
BC |
Two-Ten |
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6 |
235 |
140 |
8.0:1 |
1
BC |
8 |
265 |
162 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
8 |
265 |
170 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
8 |
265 |
205 |
9.25:1 |
4
BC |
8 |
265 |
225 |
9.25:1 |
2
x 4
BC |
Bel Air |
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6 |
235 |
140 |
8.0:1 |
1
BC |
8 |
265 |
162 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
8 |
265 |
170 |
8.0:1 |
2
BC |
8 |
265 |
205 |
9.25:1 |
4
BC |
8 |
265 |
225 |
9.25:1 |
2
x 4
BC |
Corvette |
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8 |
265 |
210 |
9.25:1 |
4 |
8 |
265 |
225 |
9.25:1 |
2
x 4 |
8 |
265 |
240 |
9.25:1 |
2
x 4 |
1957 |
Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
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Code: |
Size: |
HP: |
Description: |
A |
235 |
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w/3-speed |
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EL |
283 |
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Corvette w/3-speed, Fuel
Injection & Lift Cam |
AD |
235 |
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w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
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EM |
283 |
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Corvette w/3-speed & Fuel
Injection |
B |
235 |
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w/Powerglide |
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EN |
283 |
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Corvette w/3-speed, Fuel
Injection & AC |
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F |
283 |
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w/Powerglide |
C |
265 |
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w/3-speed |
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FA |
283 |
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w/Powerglide & AC |
CD |
265 |
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w/Over-drive |
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FC |
283 |
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w/Powerglide & 4 bbl Carburetor |
CE |
265 |
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w/Heavy-duty Clutch |
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FD |
283 |
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w/Powerglide & 2-4 bbl
Carburetor |
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FE |
283 |
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w/Powerglide, 4 bbl Carb & AC |
E |
283 |
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w/4 bbl Carburetor |
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FG |
283 |
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Corvette w/Powerglide & 2-4 bbl
Carburetor |
EA |
283 |
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w/2-4 bbl Carburetor |
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FH |
283 |
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Corvette w/Powerglide |
EB |
283 |
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w/2-4 bbl Carburetor & Lift Cam |
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FK |
283 |
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Corvette w/Powerglide & Fuel
Injection |
EC |
283 |
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w/Over-drive and 4 bbl
Carburetor |
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FJ |
283 |
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w/Powerglide & Fuel Injection |
EF |
283 |
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Corvette w/3-speed & 4 bbl
Carburetor |
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G |
283 |
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w/Turboglide |
EG |
283 |
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Corvette w/2-4 bbl Carburetor &
Lift Cam |
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GC |
283 |
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w/Turboglide & 4 bbl Carburetor |
EH |
283 |
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Corvette w/2-4 bbl Carburetor |
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GD |
283 |
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w/Turboglide & 2-4 bbl
Carburetor |
EJ |
283 |
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w/fuel Injection |
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GF |
283 |
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w/Turboglide & Fuel Injection |
EK |
283 |
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w/fuel Injection & Lift Cam |
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1957 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND SUFFIX CHART |
TYPE |
MODEL |
DESCRIPTION |
A |
15-21-2400 |
Regular "235" Engine - 6 Cylinder |
AD |
15-21-2400 |
Regular "235" Engine - 6 Cylinder with Heavy
Duty Clutch |
B |
15-21-2400 |
"235" - 6 Cylinder Powerglide |
C |
15-21-2400 |
"265" - 8 Cylinder with 3-Speed Transmission |
CD |
15-21-2400 |
"265" - 8 Cylinder with Overdrive |
CE |
15-21-2400 |
"265" - 8 Cylinder with Heavy Duty Clutch |
E |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with 4BC |
EA |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Dual 4BC |
EB |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Dual 4BC and Hi Lift
Cam |
EC |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Overdrive and 4BC |
F |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide |
FC |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide and 4BC |
FD |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Dual
4BC |
FA |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Air
Conditioning |
FE |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide, Air
Conditioning and 4BC |
FJ |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Fuel
Injection |
G |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Turboglide |
GC |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Turboglide and 4BC |
GD |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Turboglide and Duel
4BC |
GF |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Turboglide and Fuel
Injection |
EJ |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Fuel Injection |
EK |
15-21-2400 |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Fuel Injection and Hi
Lift Cam |
EF |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with 3-Speed Transmission
and 4BC |
EH |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Duel 4BC |
EG |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Duel 4BC and Hi Lift
Cam |
FG |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Dual
4BC |
FH |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide |
EM |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with 3-Speed Transmission
and Fuel Injection |
EL |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with 3-Speed Transmission,
Fuel Injection and Hi Lift Cam |
FK |
Corvette |
"283" - 8 Cylinder with Powerglide and Fuel
Injection |
H |
31-32-36-3800 |
Thriftmaster "235" |
HD |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Thriftmaster "235"
with Hydramatic Transmission |
HE |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Thriftmaster "235" with Heavy Duty Clutch |
J |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Thriftmaster "235" -Updraft |
JA |
34-35-3700 |
Thriftmaster "235" -Updraft and Hydramatic |
K |
34-35-3700 |
Jobmaster "261" |
L |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Trademaster "265" |
LA |
4000 |
Trademaster "265" with Hydramatic |
LB |
31-32-36-3800-4000 |
Trademaster "265" with Heavy Duty Clutch |
M |
34-35-3700 |
8 Cylinder - Dubl.-Duti |
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Note: The
continuous engine serial number has been eliminated. The engine
plants now stamp a source, production date and type on serial pad. |
EXAMPLE:
T101A |
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T |
1 |
01 |
A |
Tonawanda |
Month |
Day
of Month |
Standard 6 cylinder "235" |
Assembly Plant |
January |
First |
Models
15-21-2400 |
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This Info is from the
1929 - 1957 Chevrolet
MASTER PARTS and ACCESSORIES CATALOG
pages 11 and
12. |
Info Added: 9 July 2006 |
MODEL ID CHART INDEX
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