Well today was a big day. I pulled the old 235 out of my '50 1/2 ton. I have a newer 235 ready to go in after I clean it up and swap the water pump for the short shaft model (the other one had the long shaft and a hacked up radiator shroud area). Here's my question: to get the engine out I unhooked, unbolted, and disconnected everything I could find. Hiwever, I wasn't 100% sure about how the driveshaft came loose so I unbolted the mounting (support) bracket, unscrewed the collar, and took out the 4 bolts on the ball area (I left my manual at the garage so I'm not sure what the exact term for that joint is). I put a jack stand under the shaft to support it when the trans/engine came out. Anyhow, was that the right way to do it? Is there a gasket that should have been there? It must have been apart before because there was blue sealant there, but no gasket.

Is there anything else I really should do before the other engine goes in> It's not an overhauled engine, but I know it runs well (and the price was right). I'm going to use the bell housing off the original 235 and mate it up to the original 3-speed. I'll get a new clutch plate for it before I install. Also decide to leave the 12V components on the new engine since they're already there (older 235 was 6V). I'll make all the other changes I need to for that. I want to keep the foot starter so I'll take the 6 V starter to the shop and have them convert it to 12V (please correct me if there's another way to go on that).

Thanks in advance for the help. I don't know much about these old trucks but I'm having fun! I've solved many little problems with my project by just reading the current posts and researching the tech articles. Once I get the truck runing again I'll post a picture.


Marc
50 Chevy 1/2 ton
50 GMC 3/4 Ton