I recently purchased a complete and restored '56 235 and want to install it into my '48. Can I use the original
216 bell housing (has the correct motor mounts) with the new machined 235 flywheel?
I'm reusing my transmission because it's shorter than the 3 speed the 235 came with. (really don't want to shorten the torque tube/drive shaft). The restored starter is 12 volt so it should line up with the 235 flywheel.
I'll have to drill out the front engine plate to line up for the front engine mount. Am I missing something here or is my thought process on this transfer all wrong?

Thanks
Jeff