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| | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 70 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 70 | I've got a 235 out of a 57 Chevy sedan that I'm going to put in my 31 1/2ton pickup. I'm going to use the adapter and the short pump to gain some extra room. I would like to know from someone who has used this setup, how much extra space can I get. 2", 3",4"? Thanks | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | With the adaptor plate and the "early" 216/235 water pump you'll have about 1/2-3/4" between the fan and the radiator. Using the adaptor plate not only gives you some additional clearance but it raises up the fan so it is centered in the radiator. More effective cooling.
The short pump also gives you the same clearance between the fan and the radiator. However, it does nothing to center the fan and I had cooling issues. The adaptor plate and the early pump give you the proper fan clearance, center the fan on the radiator, has the correct sized pulley to give you the correct fan speed and best of all, you can get a replacement pump at any local parts house. I'm running an aftermarket 15" 6 blade fan with no radiator, alternator or Harmonic balancer clearance problems.
No more clearance issues, fan over-speed, cooling concerns or waiting on the UPS truck to deliver an expensive "short pump". If you're thinking about using both in combination it won't work!
I've got a some pictures of the adaptor plate and the instructions for installation in my Webshots "tips and tricks" album. Click on "full size" in the upper right corner of the webshots page to enlarge the pages for easy reading. Hope this helps.
Dave | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | The 194 is longer than the 235, so you shouldn't have a length issue, other than having to extend the front motor mount. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 15 | good morning do you have a part number for the adapter plate if I understand you then can use the pump from the 216 is this right | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,029 | I found the adapter on ebay by searching ebay motors for "235 adapter". Yes, you use an unmodified 216 water pump with the adapter. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,317 | Hey Fortynine5......sorry, I sent you to the wrong album! The installation information including the website and phone number are on page 12 of my "Webshots" public shoebox. You'll need to click on "full size" to blow them up so you can read the print. On the "T&T's" album is a shot showing you how you drill the block.
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