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Hi all, I apologize in advance for this very basic question. I recently purchased a 51 Bel Air with a 3-spd transmission. I was told it has a 235 engine but I believe the 216 was still the standard engine in 51. The serial number stamped next to the distributor is JADII65920. Is there a difference in appearance between the two engines?
Thanks, Don
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Oil Can Mechanic
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Don, It appears both the 216 and 235 were available in 1951, with the 235 being supplied to cars with automatic transmissions. I checked Keith Hardy's Old Car Manual Project for the engine serial number, but no info was available for engines beginning with JAD. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/If you have the block casting number, this site may help. http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chevytalk/GMhistory/cast.html
Last edited by DanR; 04/15/10 02:55 PM. Reason: added hemmings site
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J = 1951 engine
A = passenger car engine
D = 235 Power Glide engine built in Flint.
If it was a stick when it left the factory it would have a 216 engine.
The 216 push rod cover ectends up to the rocker arm cover.
The P.G 235 engine has the low push rod cover that is only 5 1/2" high end extends only to the top of the block (below the head)
Gene Schneider
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Grease Monkey
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Thanks for the information. It's definitely a 235.
Regards, Don
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