Hopefully correct cast #

[dado]

Dist pad f0629j Block 3769716 Head 3836848 Thanks

 

[Kens 50 PU]

casting # on the block indicates that it is a '58-62 235. The casting # on the head is also that of a 235.

The serial # by the distributor pad breaks down as follows: "f" flint, mi assembly plant "0629" means it was built on June 29th "j" is the designation for 3100 regular prodution.

Ken

 

[dado]

Thanks again! Who sells a good quality cost effective overhaul kit? Trans was full of water engine seized can not get bell housing off inner bolts blocked by fly wheel going to pull head try to free up from top so I can mount on a stand any words of caution? I have built multiple 305 350 over the years this is the first 235 or in line 6.

 

[Kens 50 PU]

Seized engine

There's a lot of info on reviving old inlines on the 47-54 forum. Here's one to get you starting in the right direction.

https://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=7834

 

[drabo]

Squirt the bolts with PB Blaster. Locktight also makes a product that freezes the bolts causing the bond to break. This allows penetrant to seep in. LMC sells it. Not sure if your keeping it stock but this would be a good time to install a 700R4 or a five speed.

http://www.performance-auto-parts.com/engine-rebuild-kits/engine-rebuild-kits-chevrolet-chevy.php

 

[dado]

Got the head off 4 of 6 have been filled with water many times appears pretty rough.I wet every thing down with pb blaster I will lightly hit walls with wet or dry 220 try to get pistions out lightly hone & see if it is worth while.will try to past pics later this eve Joel