[RichP]

Can anyone help decipher this? I tried to match w/ out any luck?

Thanks

 

[Big Bob]

Hello Rich, according to my reference that block cast # of 3837004 is for a 1955-57 6 cyl. w/ single hole water pump. I couldn't quite distinguish the other #,can't help on that one. Hope this helps,good luck.
Big Bob:flag4::bowtier:

 

[f.i.57chevynut]

The casting date is either F23 5 or F29 5 so it appears to be a 55 block. The 56 and later head is an 848 casting, 8 to 1 compression. If it isn't I think the the 55 head is maybe a 913. Anyway a 55 head, 7 1/2 to 1 compression ratio, has a smaller hole for the water temp gauge so it won't accept the larger 56 and later water temp sending unit.

 

[angs1957]

What numbers were on the pad next to the distributor?

 

[RichP]

Ill check other numbers. This is in my 57. would there be any chance that this was put in at the factory?

Car was stored from '63 so I thought that this would have been an original engine?

Any other things I can check?

Thanks for the help.

 

[r66ss]

Ill check other numbers. This is in my 57. would there be any chance that this was put in at the factory?

Car was stored from '63 so I thought that this would have been an original engine?

Any other things I can check?

Thanks for the help.

Rich

here ya go, keep in your bookmarks or favorites, http://www.nastyz28.com/decode.com

 

[Pack_Rat]

This is in my 57. would there be any chance that this was put in at the factory?

Is this the top of a number 7 hiding behind a bracket? If so it could be the original engine.
The other things to check are the stamped pad by the distributor and figuring the build date of your car using Thumper's info here - 57 build dates

 

[RichP]

Thanks for all the input!

Yes: that is a 7 (behind starter) looks like F2957 in front of the starter on block is 3837004

I also found the numbers behind the distributor: T702B


I cannot find these in the reference links sent?

 

[f.i.57chevynut]

That's a different story. What is the VIN, the first 3 numbers? That will tell when the car was assembled. C57? ???

 

[Chrome Lugnut]

Thanks for all the input!

Yes: that is a 7 (behind starter) looks like F2957 in front of the starter on block is 3837004

I also found the numbers behind the distributor: T702B


I cannot find these in the reference links sent?

T=Tonawanda
7= july
02=02 day
B="235" - 6 Cylinder Powerglide

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/models/engine.htm#57eng

 

[Pack_Rat]

Thanks for all the input!

Yes: that is a 7 (behind starter) looks like F2957 in front of the starter on block is 3837004

I also found the numbers behind the distributor: T702B


I cannot find these in the reference links sent?

The link I sent is meant to be used with your Vin number. If you want to post it here we can help you figure out approximately what day your car was built.

If that's the original engine I would guess your car was probably built in mid to late July of 1957. With the Vin we could narrow it down.

Ernie

 

[RichP]

Vin is
C57T273491

Is there any other way to help decipher is this is the original engine?

I have heard that the starter/solenoid assemble was different from year to year? Thanks

 

[f.i.57chevynut]

The VIN indicates your car was assembled some time in the second week of July.

 

[f.i.57chevynut]

Vin is
C57T273491

Is there any other way to help decipher is this is the original engine?

I have heard that the starter/solenoid assemble was different from year to year? Thanks

They are correct. The 55-56 used an open linkage, unprotected solenoid. 57 came with the solenoid linkage enclosed in the starter nose.

 

[RichP]

not sure I understand: open linkage, unprotected solenoid. 57 came with the solenoid linkage enclosed in the starter nose.

Here is a photo of my solenoid/starter in the car:

Can you decipher anything from this?

Thanks for the help!!!