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Test: LAQ 227237 is only # on this Chevy Engine ? located on pad next to dist. Please help me ID this engine ? 2 bolts on valve cover, side cover does not go around plugs ? NO CASTING # ?
Thanks
GMGUY

Should be a 1953 Powerglide 235, the first stovebolt with full pressure lubrication an aluminum pistons. [From the Stovebolt links.] You have the correct valve and side cover. Does it have the oil distributor plate on the block below the center intake port? The full pressure engines do not have this plate. {Also from the Stovebolt links.] This illustration says "1953-1957,,,typical", but only the 1953 standard transmission engines used the oil distributor.

Hope that this helps.

Hoyt,
Thanks You are the first person to attempt to id this motor ! I am not sure what you are refering to about a oil dist plate, please explain further...GMGUY

Dear GM;

It's the same type the 216 had.

Made from sheet metal with three
of those flat screws holding it on.

If It's there, It's a 'low pressure'
engine, which is okay. The later
(full pressure) crank will fit etc.

Good luck.

It's a full pressure 235 that had a powerglide in it thanks....GMGUY