I think i would still go get the 235. The dripper/dipper motor and babbit will cost more than its worth to fix ,i would just keep it till it dies. You will also be hard pressed to find someone to do the work at a good price or a good job. 1200 bucks to do the model t motor and that was just to pour and fit the babbit. I can do one of my 235/261 for about 1000 US dollars complete. So dont loss that other motor. Smiles will turn to frowns when a rod crawls out some nite coming back from that ice cream cone after you spend big money on a babbit rebuild . Been down that road. wink