this is a 55 or 56 engine 292.they also used it to build the 56 312.

Well everyone it's a 292,  been tearing it down and flipped her over and the numbers on the crank tell the story.  I also heard from the original owner and it was a Sears rebuilt.  So, thanks for the help and info and will continue on.  Until the next issue!  JP

Don't grow up, it's a TRICK!

Glad you finally know...these engine codes are a pain..it could be this...might be that!   My engine code dictates it could be a 292 or 312..Now ordered a sump gasket as its irritating me not knowing. Cant wait to pull the sump off next week and find out.