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	Tech Tips -- Engine Engine-related tech tips Moderated by: Phak1 09/12/2025 9:32 PM RonG Flywheels and Starters - 6 volt vs. 12 volt	12	18	Flywheels and Starters - 6 volt vs. 12 volt 09/12/2025 9:32 PM by RonG

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Classtime with Jerry -- Valve Adjusting by John Milliman 02/11/2026 4:23 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 19 Views: 1,056	19	1,056	02/11/2026 4:23 AM by Hotrod Lincoln
Welcome to the Engine Shop Forum. Please read before posting. by Phak1 08/17/2025 12:39 PM Phak1 Replies: 0 Views: 680	0	680	08/17/2025 12:39 PM by Phak1
Clutch pilot bushing removal by Hawkman 09/07/2026 12:42 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 12 Views: 254	12	254	09/07/2026 12:42 AM by Hotrod Lincoln
Gas Leak at the fuel inlet on the carb by Brian Moore 09/06/2026 10:21 PM carbking Replies: 22 Views: 289	22	289	09/06/2026 10:21 PM by carbking
Another Engine #s question by frogfarmer 09/06/2026 10:19 PM Gdads51 Replies: 1 Views: 17	1	17	09/06/2026 10:19 PM by Gdads51
Rebuilt 1948 Chevy 1/2 ton 216 C.I. overheats by HeavyChevy48 09/06/2026 9:58 PM Otto Skorzeny Replies: 30 Views: 1,013	30	1,013	09/06/2026 9:58 PM by Otto Skorzeny
'48 3600 with a 235 - top speed engine issue by T.M. 09/06/2026 5:23 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 5 Views: 92	5	92	09/06/2026 5:23 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
How to Mount an Alternator to the Engine by Hawkman 09/06/2026 5:23 PM Hawkman Replies: 19 Views: 372	19	372	09/06/2026 5:23 PM by Hawkman
1957 235 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 by Guitplayer 09/04/2026 10:39 PM Guitplayer Replies: 325 Views: 50,765	325	50,765	09/04/2026 10:39 PM by Guitplayer
Give me a few things to try by MickeyP 09/04/2026 1:32 PM Joe H Replies: 11 Views: 123	11	123	09/04/2026 1:32 PM by Joe H
1951 GMC Engine Color by TUTS 59 09/03/2026 4:42 PM Bill Hanlon Replies: 1 Views: 40	1	40	09/03/2026 4:42 PM by Bill Hanlon
Car vs truck 235 belts by ndkid275 09/02/2026 7:49 PM ndkid275 Replies: 27 Views: 319	27	319	09/02/2026 7:49 PM by ndkid275
Later model 235 into 1954 truck questions. by classicfins 09/01/2026 9:34 PM Dennys28 Replies: 8 Views: 123	8	123	09/01/2026 9:34 PM by Dennys28
235 Engine Valve Lapping by TexasA&M48Truck 08/31/2026 6:42 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 4 Views: 124	4	124	08/31/2026 6:42 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
GMC Engine Carts by Stovebolt48 08/31/2026 5:22 PM mick53 Replies: 15 Views: 211	15	211	08/31/2026 5:22 PM by mick53
Educate me on a Chevy 261 by FRanch53 08/31/2026 4:55 PM Gdads51 Replies: 9 Views: 207	9	207	08/31/2026 4:55 PM by Gdads51
A Tuning Question by Shade Baby 08/31/2026 2:45 PM Ol'55 Replies: 5 Views: 122	5	122	08/31/2026 2:45 PM by Ol'55
Oil pumps- - - - -volume VS pressure by Hotrod Lincoln 08/30/2026 3:46 PM crenwelge Replies: 5 Views: 124	5	124	08/30/2026 3:46 PM by crenwelge
Vacuum Line by Shade Baby 08/29/2026 11:26 AM Shade Baby Replies: 4 Views: 116	4	116	08/29/2026 11:26 AM by Shade Baby
Manifolds by Shade Baby 08/28/2026 7:19 AM Shade Baby Replies: 11 Views: 200	11	200	08/28/2026 7:19 AM by Shade Baby
Tips re 216 side cover leaks by Simso 08/26/2026 3:56 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 8 Views: 194	8	194	08/26/2026 3:56 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
1957 235 Fuel Pump Identification – FP469 / 4149-089 – Rebuild K by LAW79 08/25/2026 9:29 PM Phak1 Replies: 6 Views: 129	6	129	08/25/2026 9:29 PM by Phak1
235ci Engine Overhaul by TexasA&M48Truck 08/24/2026 8:12 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 6 Views: 172	6	172	08/24/2026 8:12 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
Main bearing too tight by Oswald 08/24/2026 5:10 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 9 Views: 249	9	249	08/24/2026 5:10 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
ID'ng my engine by F100Ranger 08/24/2026 2:53 AM Gdads51 Replies: 3 Views: 128	3	128	08/24/2026 2:53 AM by Gdads51
235ci Engine Valve Seal by TexasA&M48Truck 08/22/2026 6:44 PM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 8 Views: 227	8	227	08/22/2026 6:44 PM by Hotrod Lincoln
Cracked block by 3100Apache1959 08/21/2026 5:53 PM jay d Replies: 17 Views: 2,207	17	2,207	08/21/2026 5:53 PM by jay d
Mystery pipe on '53 Chevy 216 by Woodcmiami 08/21/2026 5:01 PM Woodcmiami Replies: 7 Views: 410	7	410	08/21/2026 5:01 PM by Woodcmiami
Lifter wobble in the block on installing? sum thin aint right by Craig /49 Panel 08/21/2026 11:51 AM Craig /49 Panel Replies: 21 Views: 474	21	474	08/21/2026 11:51 AM by Craig /49 Panel
235 Eng Valve Springs by TexasA&M48Truck 08/20/2026 9:06 PM TexasA&M48Truck Replies: 15 Views: 330	15	330	08/20/2026 9:06 PM by TexasA&M48Truck
Bearing cap issue, no dowel hole? by Oswald 08/20/2026 12:59 PM TUTS 59 Replies: 6 Views: 140	6	140	08/20/2026 12:59 PM by TUTS 59
Plastigauge question... by Oswald 08/20/2026 12:51 PM Oswald Replies: 3 Views: 88	3	88	08/20/2026 12:51 PM by Oswald
6 volt electric fuel pump issues by Dave1234 08/19/2026 8:53 PM Dave1234 Replies: 25 Views: 343	25	343	08/19/2026 8:53 PM by Dave1234
Ignition timing on propane by MrSnerdly 08/18/2026 11:58 PM Gord&Fran Replies: 1 Views: 65	1	65	08/18/2026 11:58 PM by Gord&Fran
GMC 270 Rear Main Seal Mod by G508 08/18/2026 9:22 PM jay d Replies: 4 Views: 140	4	140	08/18/2026 9:22 PM by jay d
Baffle on the inside of the block by the draft tube hole by Oswald 08/16/2026 1:19 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 7 Views: 210	7	210	08/16/2026 1:19 AM by Hotrod Lincoln
Replacement starter solenoid by Dave1234 08/14/2026 2:18 PM Bill Hanlon Replies: 7 Views: 177	7	177	08/14/2026 2:18 PM by Bill Hanlon
Engine Coolant Capacity by Otto Skorzeny 08/14/2026 12:06 AM Otto Skorzeny Replies: 2 Views: 50	2	50	08/14/2026 12:06 AM by Otto Skorzeny
My Saga - Is it the Carburetor or the Fuel pump - Neither...... by Brian Moore 08/13/2026 8:00 PM Brian Moore Replies: 10 Views: 210	10	210	08/13/2026 8:00 PM by Brian Moore
1954 302 - water pump leaking repair or replace? by Dave1234 08/13/2026 3:12 PM mick53 Replies: 4 Views: 159	4	159	08/13/2026 3:12 PM by mick53
Oil bath air filter……what year?… by cmayna 08/10/2026 10:51 AM John Milliman Replies: 10 Views: 232	10	232	08/10/2026 10:51 AM by John Milliman
1946 Chevy 1/2Ton - Fuel Filter Bubbling? by UtahYork 08/08/2026 4:12 AM Hotrod Lincoln Replies: 3 Views: 83	3	83	08/08/2026 4:12 AM by Hotrod Lincoln

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