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Chevrolet engine identification numbers (VIN)
1st digit: GM Line number: Chevrolet = 1.
2nd digit: Series number: Camaro = 2
3rd digit: Model/Engine number:
3 = 6-cylinder (1967-69 with standard interior) , 4 = V8 (1967-69 with standard interior)
5 = 6 cylinder (1967 – 69 with custom interior) , 6 = V8 (1967 – 69 with custom interior)
4th & 5th digit: Body Type Number:
37 = Sport Coupe (1967-69) 67 = Convertible (1967-69) 87 = Sport Coupe (1970-71)
6th digit: Last digit of model year:
7 = 1967, 8 = 1968, 9 = 1969, 0 = 1970, 1 = 1971
7th digit: Letter indicating assembly plant
L = Van Nuys, California, N = Norwood, Ohio
8th through 12th digits: Sequential production number starting with 100001.
General GM engine identification numbers
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DM = Cadillac
CTS 5 = Four door sedan
7 = Four plus rear side airbags
N = V6
0 = Check digit
3 = 1993
127718 = Sequential number
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Position | Sample | Description |
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1 | 1 | World Manufacturer Identifier |
2 | G | |
3 | 6 | |
4 | D | Platform |
5 | M | Platform Series Code |
6 | 5 | Body style |
7 | 7 | Restraint type |
8 | N | Engine type |
9 | 0 | Check digit |
10 | 3 | Model year |
11 | 0 | Factory ID |
12 | 1 | Sequential number |
13 | 2 | |
14 | 3 | |
15 | 7 | |
16 | 6 | |
17 | 2 |
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Engine Serial Number Information
1941 - 1946 | 1950 | 1954 |
1947 | 1951 | 1955 |
1948 | 1952 | 1956 |
1949 | 1953 | 1957 |
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Pre - 1953 Chevrolet Engine Serial Number Location | |
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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 |
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D | 1946 | ||||||
E | 1947 | A | A | Flint, Michigan | Regular Engine | ||
F | 1948 | B | C | Flint, Michigan | **RPO 227A | ||
G | 1949 | C | D | Flint, Michigan | w/ Hydrovac | ||
H | 1950 | D | C | Flint, Michigan | **RPO 227A | ||
J | 1951 | E | D | Flint, Michigan | w/ Hydrovac | ||
K | 1952 | F | Flint, Michigan | 235ci Engine | |||
L | 1953 | M | Tonawanda, NY | Regular Engine | |||
P | Tonawanda, NY | **RPO 227A | |||||
Q | Tonawanda, NY | w/ Hydrovac | |||||
** with Heavy Duty Clutch |
Assembly Unit Numbers: start with 1001 at each plant. | ||
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Commonly Used Prefixes on Chevrolet Engines - 1941 - 1953 |
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Year | ||
1941 | AG or AL | |
1942 | BG or BL | |
1946 | BG or BL (First Design) | |
DAA, DDA, DDM, DEA or DEM (Second Design) |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
EAA EAM | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
EAC EAP | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD Clutch | |
EBA EBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine | |
BECA BECM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch & 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
AECA | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
AECM | Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
AECM | Series 3800, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
EDA, EDM, EEA or EEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC BA CA were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AP BM CM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
FAA FAM | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
FAC FAP | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD Clutch | |
FBA FBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
BFCA BFCM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch & 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
AFCA AFCM | Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
AFCM | Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
AECM | Series 3800, 216ci Truck Engine - w/either 3 or 4 speed transmission | |
FDA, FDM, FEA, or FEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC BA CA were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AP BM CM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
GAA GAM | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
GAC GAP | Series 1500 & 2000, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD Clutch | |
GBA GBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine | |
BGCA BGCM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch | |
AGCA AGCM | Series 3600 & 3800, 216ci Truck Engine | |
GCF GCS | Series 3700 & 3900, 216ci Truck Engine | |
GCA GCM | Series 4000, 216ci Truck Engine | |
GCD GCQ | Series 4000, 216ci Truck Engine w/provision for Hydrovac Brake Unit | |
GDA GDM GEA or GEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC BA CA CF CD EA EA were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AP BM CM CS CQ DM EM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
HAA HAM | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
HAA HAM | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine | |
HAC HAP | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD Clutch | |
HBA HBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine | |
BHCA BHCM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch | |
AHCF AHCM | Series 3600 & 3800, 216ci Truck Engine | |
HAD HDA HEA or HEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC BA CA CF were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AP BM CM were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
** 'A' will precede prefix if motor is used on a 3600 and 3800 series.
1950 Truck Engine Specifications |
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Model & Code | Plant | No. Cylinders | CID | HP | Comp. Ratio | Carb. |
1500 Series | ||||||
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 |
* 'B' will precede prefix if R.P.O. on 3100 series. |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
JAA JAM | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
JAA JAM | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine | |
JAC JAP | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD Clutch | |
JBA JBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine | |
BJCA BJCM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch | |
AJCA N/AAJCM | Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine | |
JCD JCQ | Series 3600 & 3800, 216 Truck Engine w/Hydrovac Brake Unit | |
JAD JDA JEA or JEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC BA CA CD were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AP BM CM CQ were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
KAA KAM | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
KAA KAM | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine | |
KAC KAP | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD Clutch | |
KBA KBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine | |
BKCA BKCM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch | |
AKCA AKCM | Series 3600 & 3800, 216ci Truck Engine | |
AKCD AKCQ | Series 3600 & 3800, 216 Truck Engine w/Hydrovac Brake Unit | |
KAD KDA KEA or KEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC BA CA CD were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AP BM CM CQ were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
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. | ||
Passenger Cars | ||
LAG LAT | Passenger Car w/216ci Engine | |
Trucks | ||
LAG LAT | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Engine | |
LAJ LAV | Series 1500, 216ci Passenger Car Engine w/HD 10-3/4' Clutch | |
LBA LBM | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine | |
BLCC BLCP | Series 3100, 216ci Truck Engine w/HD Clutch | |
LCC LCP | Series 3600, 216ci Truck Engine | |
ALCC ALCP | Series 3800, 216 Truck Engine | |
LCH LCU | Series 3800, 216 Truck Engine w/Positive Crankcase Ventilation | |
LAA LAM | 235ci Engine | |
LAC LAP | 235ci Engine w/HD 10-3/4' Clutch | |
LAE LAR | 235ci Engine w/Power Steering | |
LAF | 235ci Engine w/Aluminum Timing Gears | |
LAQ | 235ci Engine w/Powerglide Transmission | |
LAS | 235ci Engine w/Powerglide Transmission and Power Steering | |
LAA LAM | 235ci Engine | |
LCQ LAC LAP LAQ LAR LDA LDM LEA or LEM | ???? | |
Prefixes ending in - AA AC AE AF AG AJ BA CA CC CH were manufactured in Flint, Michigan | ||
Prefixes ending in - AM AR AS AT AP AQ AV BM CM CP CQ CU were manufactured in Tonawanda, New York |
1953 Engine Specifications |
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No. Cylinders | CID | HP | Comp. Ratio | Carb. | Trans. |
One-Fifty | |||||
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 |
Unit Numbers: start with 1001 at each plant. |
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Plant Designations: |
Model Year: |
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F | Flint, Michigan | 54 | 1954 | |||
T | Tonawanda, New York | 55 | 1955 | |||
56 | 1956 | |||||
57 | 1957 |
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.
1954 |
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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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Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | |
Z | 235 | 115 | Regular Engine | ZJ | 235 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch & Cam Gear | ||
ZC | 235 | 115 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | Y | 235 | 125 | w/Powerglide | |
ZE | 235 | w/Power Steering | YG | 235 | 150 | Corvette Engine | ||
ZH | 235 | w/Aluminum Cam Gear |
1954 Engine Specifications |
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Model & Code | No. Cylinders | CID | HP | Comp. Ratio | Carb. | Trans. |
One-Fifty | ||||||
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 |
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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6-cylinder ENGINE NUMBER is located on the right side of the block to the rear of the distributor. |
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Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | |
Z | 235 | 140 | Regular Engine | G | 265 | 162 | w/3-speed | |
ZC | 235 | 140 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | GC | 265 | 162 | w/Over-drive | |
ZH | 235 | 140 | w/Aluminum Cam Gear | GD | 265 | w/3-speed & 4 bbl Carburetor | ||
ZJ | 235 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch & Cam Gear | GE | 265 | 205 | w/3-speed, 4 bbl Carb & Over-drive | ||
Y | 235 | w/Powerglide | GF | 265 | 162 | w/3-speed & AC | ||
YG | 235 | Corvette Engine | GG | 265 | w/3-speed, Over-drive & AC | |||
GJ | 265 | 162 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | |||||
F | 265 | 170 | w/Powerglide | GK | 265 | 162 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch & AC | |
FB | 265 | 205 | w/Powerglide & 4 bbl Carburetor | GL | 265 | 170 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch & 4 bbl Carb | |
FC | 265 | 170 | w/Powerglide & AC | GM | 265 | 205 | w/HD Clutch, 4 bbl Carb & AC | |
FD | 265 | w/Powerglide, 4 bbl Carb & AC | GR | 265 | w/Standard Transmission | |||
FG | 265 | Corvette Engine |
1955 Engine Specifications |
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Model & Code | No. Cylinders | CID | HP | Comp. Ratio | Carb. |
One-Fifty | |||||
Z | 6 | 235 | 123 | 7.5:1 | 1 BC |
Y | 6 | 235 | 136 | 7.5:1 | 1 BC |
8 | 265 | 162 | 8.0:1 | 2 BC | |
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 |
8 | 265 | 162 | 8.0:1 | 2 BC | |
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 |
8 | 265 | 162 | 8.0:1 | 2 BC | |
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 |
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Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | |
Z | 235 | 140 | Regular Engine | GE | 265 | 205 | w/Over-drive & Powerpack | |
ZC | 235 | 140 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | GF | 265 | 162 | w/3-speed & AC | |
Y | 235 | w/Powerglide | GJ | 265 | 162 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | ||
GK | 265 | 162 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch & AC | |||||
F | 265 | 170 | w/Powerglide | GL | 265 | 170 | w/Powerglide | |
FB | 265 | 205 | w/Powerglide & 4 bbl Carburetor | GM | 265 | 205 | w/AC & Powerpack | |
FC | 265 | 170 | w/Powerglide & AC | GN | 265 | 205 | w/Over-drive, Powerpack & AC | |
FD | 265 | 170 | w/Powerglide, Powerpack & AC | GQ | 265 | 162 | w/Over-drive & AC | |
FG | 265 | 225 | Corvette w/Powerglide | GR | 265 | 225 | Corvette w/3-speed | |
FK | 265 | 210 | Corvette w/3-speed | GU | 265 | 240 | Corvette Engine w/3-speed | |
G | 265 | 162 | w/3-speed | GV | 265 | 210 | Corvette Engine w/Powerglide | |
GC | 265 | 162 | w/Over-drive |
1956 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND SUFFIX CHART |
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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 | ||||||||||||
* '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
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This Info is from the 1929 - 1957 Chevrolet MASTER PARTS and ACCESSORIES CATALOGpage 11 |
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Info Added: 9 July 2006 |
1956 Engine Specifications | ||||
Model / No. Cylinders | CID | HP | Comp. Ratio | Carb. |
One-Fifty | ||||
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: | Code: | Size: | HP: | Description: | |
A | 235 | w/3-speed | EL | 283 | Corvette w/3-speed, Fuel Injection & Lift Cam | |||
AD | 235 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | EM | 283 | Corvette w/3-speed & Fuel Injection | |||
B | 235 | w/Powerglide | EN | 283 | Corvette w/3-speed, Fuel Injection & AC | |||
F | 283 | w/Powerglide | ||||||
C | 265 | w/3-speed | FA | 283 | w/Powerglide & AC | |||
CD | 265 | w/Over-drive | FC | 283 | w/Powerglide & 4 bbl Carburetor | |||
CE | 265 | w/Heavy-duty Clutch | FD | 283 | w/Powerglide & 2-4 bbl Carburetor | |||
FE | 283 | w/Powerglide, 4 bbl Carb & AC | ||||||
E | 283 | w/4 bbl Carburetor | FG | 283 | Corvette w/Powerglide & 2-4 bbl Carburetor | |||
EA | 283 | w/2-4 bbl Carburetor | FH | 283 | Corvette w/Powerglide | |||
EB | 283 | w/2-4 bbl Carburetor & Lift Cam | FK | 283 | Corvette w/Powerglide & Fuel Injection | |||
EC | 283 | w/Over-drive and 4 bbl Carburetor | FJ | 283 | w/Powerglide & Fuel Injection | |||
EF | 283 | Corvette w/3-speed & 4 bbl Carburetor | G | 283 | w/Turboglide | |||
EG | 283 | Corvette w/2-4 bbl Carburetor & Lift Cam | GC | 283 | w/Turboglide & 4 bbl Carburetor | |||
EH | 283 | Corvette w/2-4 bbl Carburetor | GD | 283 | w/Turboglide & 2-4 bbl Carburetor | |||
EJ | 283 | w/fuel Injection | GF | 283 | w/Turboglide & Fuel Injection | |||
EK | 283 | w/fuel Injection & Lift Cam |
1957 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER AND SUFFIX CHART |
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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 | ||||||||||||||
Note: The continuous engine serial number has been eliminated. The engine plants now stamp a source, production date and type on serial pad. | ||||||||||||||||
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This Info is from the 1929 - 1957 Chevrolet MASTER PARTS and ACCESSORIES CATALOGpages 11 and 12. |
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Info Added: 9 July 2006 |
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