The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 1929 chevy 216 swap?

Has anyone done this? I need some guidance on my project.

This is what I did.

Dave, thank you, I'm going to look at a 37-39 truck transmission tomorrow I located, I've got a 1940 bell housing as well, and that's what my 216 is out of

I am looking at pulling my 194 out and replacing it, any tips you want to share.

What are you thinking of replacing it with?

Check your title VIN against the engine serial number...most States used the engine serial number on the title back then.

Mike B

This swap has been done quite a lot as the old motors can be difficult to rebuild. An old time friend did this swap some years back in a '30 roadster. Used 38 trans, bellhousing and crossmember and I believe a 216, without the 38 crossmember I think you will need to modify your existing crossmember and or pan. Also I have a tech article on this I can mail to you or scan, just PM me you email.

There is a shop near Merced that has a 30 coupe with 235 motor done but not in car, the shop owner is very busy and can be difficult to contact.