Hey I picked up my rebuilt 235 yesterday and brought it home. It was more than I originally thought it would be but the guy gave me a written warrantee and told me he did everything that needed to be done for the engine to run right. Even hydraulic lifters and cam kit.
I had some trouble getting the old engine out. With the bell housing on, it took significant effort and contorsion to remove.
I had to chain the engine close to the front so it would tip back and clear the fire wall. Even with that I had to lever the front up considerable to clear the rad support.
After I clean up and paint the engine bay I think I will install the new engine and then add the bell housing, flywhell and clutch from below.
Also I took a chance and had the 235 flywheel resurfaced whle the guy was doing the engine. I don't think I can use it. The 216 clutch and flywheel won't bolt up to it. If I use the 235 clutch it wont fit the tranny. If all else matches I will go to Chelsea Clutch and see if they can set me up with a clutch assembly that works (I have to buy a new clutch anyway)or else I will have the 216 flywheel resurfaced and stick with all 216 from the crank shaft back.
Rich
