I have a 1947 1/2 ton with a 216. It has a leaking frost plug/casting plug at transmission end. From what I can find, the engine has to be removed to get at this plug. I figured, while the engine is out, I'd replace it with a 235. The 216 I have runs well but it's tired and oily. I bought a rebuilt 235 from Mr. Lang (a nearby, former, Stovebolter). (He's a real nice guy and very knowledgeable).The engine I got was rebuilt a number of years ago (he wasn't sure exactly when) but the engine had never been run. The casting number is 3764476 which makes it a '58 to '62. There is no number stamped into the deck aft of the distributor so, from what I have gathered from searching, this is a replacement engine. The head,(which is not on the engine) has a casting number of 3836848, so it must be one of the high compressions heads I've read about. It also has been rebuilt.The engine needs intake and exhaust manifolds, a distributor and ignition parts, a fuel pump, carburator, rocker arms and pushrods. Mr. Lang suggested that we take the pan off and plasti-gauge the mains and connecting rod bushings. He also said it would be a good idea to take at least one piston out to check the ring gap and orientation of the rings. Another suggestion he made was to take the engine to a machine shop and let them check the top of the block and the bottom of the head for flatness. This all make sense to me but I have some questions. I'm looking for thoughts, opinions, and two cents about what I should do to get this engine together and running. I've read Deve's rebuild tech article as well as other articles regarding rebuilding these engine. I have a shop manual (but have yet to read the engine chapter.) Questions I have are:
I have an extra intake nd manifold from a 216 but I read that they don't match up on a 235?
I was told that the rocker arm assemblies from a 216 will work on a 235. Is this true? (I would like to keep the 216 as intact as possible in case someone is interested in it)
I have a Rochester B carb that Mr. Lang said ran well on one of his Stovebolts. My 216 has a Carter W-1. Will the distributor from my 216 work on a 235? (but I will get a newer distributor for the reason above)
My 216 has a glass bowl fuel pump which I would like to put on the 235 (if it will work. I have a non-glass bowl fuel pump.
Sorry for such a long post. (There are probably things I've missed.) Any information greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Last edited by Rusty Shackleford; 03/19/2017 6:43 AM.
