Time to unveil the rebuilt 235 found right here in the Stovebolt Swap Meet exactly a year ago (thanks Marty in Mesa!). Also thanks to Hotrod Lincoln, Jon G, and many others who answered questions along the way. This is the first rebuild I've done fully on my own, meaning no other hands have touched it but the machine shop and my own. The other rebuild I've been involved in was the 216 back in the early '90's, which consisted of my professional mechanic friend telling me what to do. About 100 miles on it so far and I couldn't be happier!
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Matthew 6:33
1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55 Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216) www.truckwithaheart.com
1962 C10 with a 235 6cyl -- all of the drive train seems to be original. Some of this story is in the Side Lot Some people like a new truck. I liked the old ones.
Skooter, that looks like an awesome job! I know from experience how satisfying it is to actually complete such a rebuild and have it running and driving. Congrats and don't strain any facial muscles while grinning from ear to ear!
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
That looks very nice. Congrats on getting it done.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Scooter, Oh my! That looks great. That intake/exhaust manifold looks familiar (inside joke). I see that you went with a Carter carb (good call). I haven't done a total rebuild but I know the feeling of success. Congratulations!! Kent
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That intake/exhaust manifold looks familiar (inside joke). I see that you went with a Carter carb (good call). I haven't done a total rebuilt but I know the feeling of success. Congratulations!! Kent
Thanks alot guys. Yep Kent that's indeed the manifold. Works great too! The valve cover spreaders are cheapies from Amazon that didn't even fit until I spent half a day with a cutoff wheel and a file making them fit. Probably shoulda spent that time making a set from Jon G's tutorial instead. And still might. Here's a link in case anyone missed it.
Matthew 6:33
1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55 Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216) www.truckwithaheart.com
Skooter that engine looks incredible! You set the bar high for the rest of us!
Jeff 1951 Chevrolet 3100 Follow his build in the Project Journals 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible | 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | 3500 Duramax | 2021 GMC Sierra Denali USAF Veteran 1983-1987 | PSP retired 1990- 2012
That really looks sharp! You've done a fine job. Congratulations, that was some real work that you did.
Ron - - Dusty53 1954 Chevy 3604 In the Gallery Forum "You can't dance with the Devil and then wonder why you're still in Hell." "They will forget what you've said, and they will forget what you have done but they will never forget the way you made them feel."
Always a good feeling when stuff breaks in and seals up like it should after a rebuild! Curious about the pcv valve on the draft tube, do you have any more info about that mod?
Always a good feeling when stuff breaks in and seals up like it should after a rebuild! Curious about the pcv valve on the draft tube, do you have any more info about that mod?
It's an old stovebolt draft tube with the long (dented) outlet tube cut off then crimped for a grommet, with a Standard V237 valve. Might look neater to drill a hole in top of the canister portion and cut the outlet tube flush (and cap it). Or ditch the the draft tube altogether, put an expansion plug directly in the block, then drill it for a grommet and hope it doesn't make a big mess, as there's only a thin little plate to deflect crankcase oil at that point.
Matthew 6:33
1952 Chevy 1/2-ton 3100 Late '55 235/SM420/torque tube 3.55 Dalton Highway survivor (using original 216) www.truckwithaheart.com
The freeze plug in the block with a grommet in it will make the engine an oil burner. The PCV valve needs to be up about valve cover height with a tall, baffled standpipe out of the road draft tube hole to keep splashed oil from getting into the valve. The GM engineers who designed the OEM system knew what they were doing. Jerry
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I know from experience how satisfying it is to actually complete such a rebuild and have it running and driving. Congrats and don't strain any facial muscles while grinning from ear to ear! 
