dl456 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I will apologize in advance for asking a question that I used to know and one that has been discussed before. (tried the search function).What are the external differences to determine a 216 or 235 engine? I know there are some small differences that you can tell by looking. Can't remember.Is there a website or database to run numbers to determine the year? Thanks,Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltfed Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Jump over to "Stovebolt". All your questions will be answered there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterc9 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 There is a number stamped on the passenger side of the block near the distributor base. Post it here some one will be able to identify it. If it has a four bolt valve cover it's not a 216. If it has a short side cover it's not a 216. There are other ways to tell but I don't have them off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Thanks guys,C9That's the info. I was trying to remember.Beltfed,That's a great site but has led to another question.After visiting the site, it appears that they also made babbitted 235's. I was not aware of this. I wonder what yearthey started with inserts. Were the babbitted 235 engines pressure or splasher? Thanks again,Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) babbit engine chevs were all splasher. They started using insert bearings and full pressure lubrication in trucks, then in 1953 Powerglide equipped Chevs, then in all Chevs. 1954 definitely all full pressure. Edited November 20, 2015 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 There is a 235 that was made from 41 to 49 that looks identicle to a 216 and is a slpash oiler too but they came in big trucks but after all these years can eventually show upo in about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterc9 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Look at the post in technical from Jul 14 2015. "Help ID Chevrolet engine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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