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Engine Number - Transmission Number - Rear Axle Numb 1955

Engine Number - located on the right side of the block to the rear of the distributor on the 6-cylinder, on the pad at the front right hand side of the block behind the waterpump on the 8-cylinder.
Example:  001234F55YG


001234 Engine Serial Number
F
Flint Plant
55
Year Built
YG
Engine Type 235 cid w/Powerglide
TYPE
 CODE
235 6-Cyl Powerglide - 155hp -Comp Ratio 8.0:1 - Carb 3-1 BC YG
265 V-8 Powerglide - 195hp - Comp Ratio 8.0:1 - Carb 4 BC FG
265 V-8 3 Spd - 195hp - Comp Ratio 8.0:1 - Carb 4 BC GR

Engine Casting number located on the right front of the block behind the fuel pump.  Casting number 1955 6 cyl. blocks were 3835911.  Casting number 1955 V-8 blocks were 3703524.

Transmission Number on manual and Powerglide transmissions indicates the type, month and day produced and the shift it was assembled.  Code for Powerglide located on the rear face of the case on the lower right corner.  Code for 3 spd. located on the rear face of the case on the upper right corner. 
Example:  C1120N

C
 C = Cleveland Plant Powerglide       S = Saginaw (3 spd.)
11
Month Built (November)
20
Day Built (20th)
D or N
Shift bulit (Day or Night) - transmissions built on day shift may not have a shift code

Rear Axle Number identifies the gear ratio, the build month and day.  Code located on the front right side of the differential carrier.
Example: AD0629


AD
AD = 3spd 3.27 ratio     AE = Powerglide 3:55 ratio   AH = 3spd 3:55 ratio
06
June
29
29th day of month