Hi-
Well it has been alot longer than what I expected on getting this engine in.. BUT it is in now, and boy have I learned alot.
1. The first was I was told the 235 is one inch shorter than the 207. That is true but I did not know where. It is on the back end of the engine block where the bellhousing connects. This creates a very tight engine to firewall clearance.
I might need to grind alittle of the unused head casting on the rear corner for better clearance.
2. The bolted in cross member between the bellhousing and engine will not fit. I needed to cut out the center section of this due to the oil pan. I did keep the mounts, along with the trans mount and the front mounts it is attached in 5 places.
3. I needed to create extensions for the front mounts. These work but I have not tried the setup with the generator and belt. I think it might rub the belt. If so I will need to convert to a truck front mount.
4. The tie rod rubs on the oil pan. I will need to bend it to get it to fit. kinda like this --____--
to clear.
I thought the most difficult part would be mating the Masters 3spd to the new 54 bellhousing/clutch setup. That proved to be the easiest thing so far.
So, really the only things I will not be able to go back stock is the cross member and bending the tie rod.
I have taken some pics if your intrested.
Brent
