With rear gears that high and a 1:1 (direct drive) SM-465 I'm not sure the 235 will be up to the task.

Originally that truck would have had 4.10 rear with 1:1 transmission and the 235 worked well. Essentially the only thing you've changed is the rear to 3.05 and now the engine is way underpowered.

Mike B smile


Mike Boteler

1956 Chevy 3100 Resto Rod
1952 Willys M38 Army Jeep
1983 Jeep CJ7 Laredo
1984 Jeep CJ7
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Silver Spring, MD