When I pulled my 235, I made a plate out of scrap steel (back of the 216 water pump) and used the coil mount bolts and the manifold bolts. With two bolts it’s plenty strong so I had no issues.

The rope was a fail safe.
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Phil
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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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