Thanks for the reply. Some of my confusion comes from the advice that most people say use all 216 parts and in a couple of places they said a 235 flywheel and clutch would not fit inside the 216 bell housing. You did not encounter that with the 261 bell housing. Do you know if the inside of the 216 and 261 bell housings have the same inside clearance? If so I should have no problems.
Chuck