After miraculously locating a head, rods and TRW forged pistons and a Schiefer flywheel (all NOS), and putting the rebuilt 261 into my '50 half ton, I've found myself with a spare set of rods; NOS pistons, rings & head gasket; and the original 1959 261 head.
I've also got a couple of 235 short blocks. I'm thinking of turning one of the 235 short blocks and the 261 spares into a second 261. The 261 piston & rings are std, so the 235 head would need to be bored to 3.75. Is that too much of a stretch from the 3.56 (or more if bored) of a 235?
Is there any other difference between a 235 block and a 261 block, apart from the steam vent holes and full pressure & flow oil tappings? Both these issues can be addressed in the machine shop, so are there any other reasons why this couldn't or shouldn't be done?
What think ye all? Thanks!
