jmoore,
If your reply about Summit was meant for me, I don't think it won't work for my application, only for a 292. I am looking for a suitable replacement for a 1955-57 235.
Jerry,
I certainly hope, (although it appears that I am), not the one to set you off. I just recently joined this site and have tried to learn as much as possible in the time preceding my becoming a member by reading many of your posts, as well as others. Still learning my way around but it seems there is there is a tremendous amount of information for someone with minimal experience on the site to absorb, but I am trying to get as much info as I can in the week that I have been here. I can understand your frustration with folks that you feel just aren't listening and catching on. Without being a member we are somewhat limited to photos, links, etc.
I picked up the 70's 350 HB today from the FLAPS and it appeared to be the correct dimensions, but when I got it home I don't know if it will work. Concerns are: the length of the crankshaft appears to be about 1.25" short of being flush with the face of the HB, (I guess I could fill it with washers and use loctite on the bolt), ordering the correct add on pulleys and hoping they fit without returning them several times, etc.
I am semi-retired and I only have a certain amount of time during the week to chase parts since I don't live in the city, and am getting very frustrated with the time I waste trying to find something that I can attempt to cobble together. I'm all about trying to do what I am able to do for myself and saving some coins in the process, but I'm thinking about just biting the bullet and purchasing what I need along with all the bracketry from a company that has done all the engineering in order to sell their product. With my limited time, resources and abilities it will probably save me time and money in the long run.
hout being
