I am planning on replacing the 235 in my 1954 1-ton with a 283 V8 that I have.
I currently have the SM420 transmission coupled with the 235, and want to mate the SM420 to the 283. I've been reading that in general the GM bellhousings for the early V8's should bolt to the SM420.
I assumed the flywheel would be different for the 283 vs the 235, but Summit lists a flywheel that's the same for both. Would the flywheels be the same for the 235 and 283? The 235 is from 1954 and the 283 is from 1958-1962. The 235 is still in the truck (still drivable) so I can't take things apart to look.
Also, IF a GM style bellhousing would fit on the SM420 and couple to the 283, then should most of the clutch parts fit and could I still use the mechanical starter?
The truck shop manual doesn't really show much on this stuff.
Thank you,
Skybum
