Until you get a few more posts to your credit, they won't appear immediately. Because of the high volume of SPAM and other annoying problems, a new member's posts are "moderated"- - - -read by a site administrator before being opened up for general viewing. It's a very good way to manage the site, and I believe after you make 4 or 5 posts, the moderation goes away.
Now- - - -a 1955 model 235 engine might pose some problems, depending on the position of the water pump. 1954 and early 55 engines had the pump mounted high on the engine block, the same as a 216 engine. In mid-year 1955, the pump was lowered a few inches and the length of the shaft was increased, to accommodate the mid-year 55 change in body style. A 54 or early 55 235 will be virtually a drop-in replacement for your 216. A late 55-62 engine will need some modifications to fit properly. One of our resident stovebolters manufactures and sells a conversion plate to adapt the early style water pump to the later model engine. There's also a way to modify the water pump to make a late engine fit an early frame, but there are still some difficulties involving the position of the fan with that approach. A 55 2nd. series engine will also have 12 volt electrical parts installed, but your 216 parts will bolt on. If your electrical system is still 6V, be sure to use the starter, bellhousing, and flywheel for the 216 on the later model engine. A 6V starter and a 12V flywheel do not work well together- - - -there's a difference in the number of teeth on the flywheel and the 6V starter drive does not mesh properly.
Hang in there- - - -the Stovebolt forum members represent hundreds of years' experience on these old rigs, and we love to share information with newbies! Welcome aboard!
Jerry
