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Has anyone tried to swap out a 206 ('34 Master Coup) to a 235? What fits and what doesn't? Any suggestions? I downloaded the 216 to 235 but can't find anything on the 206. Help!

The swap can be done:
1. The 235 is about a 1 1/2" shorter than the 206 so you will need to make a plate to move the front mount back.
2. The rear of the 235 has a different bolt pattern so you will need a bell housing from a 37 to 47 truck which will fit the 235 engine and the 34 trans. and will also accept the 34 mounts.
3. You will need a flywheel from a 42 to 54 pass. or truck if you use a 6 volt starter, or 55 to 62 if you use a 12 volt starter(55 to 59 truck use foot start). Use clutch parts including clutch fork from a 1938 or later( they will need to match flywheel clutch size).
4. The exhaust is center dump on a 235 and rear dump on a 206 but that should be an easy fix.
5. You will need a starter from a 38 to 54 if you use a 6 volt flywheel or 55 to 59 truck if you want 12 volts and foot start.
6.You will also need the front bearing retainer from a 38-47 truck 4 speed to accept the later throw out bearing.

Ken,

I posted the same basic message as yours last month (1-21-03) and received some really helpful responses from folks on this forum. You may want to scroll back through the forum pages and read what folks wrote there. I was looking to do the same swap, only my vehicle is a 1935 1 1/2 ton. I've pretty much decided after learning the details of making such a swap to stick with the 206. Best of luck with your project.

John Larson
Hoquiam, Wash.