The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop '46 engine/tranny ?'s

Getting closer to bringing one home and have a few questions on the 216 v/s the 235. The 216 on the truck I'm looking at seriously is at best just good for a few parts if any. Correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've heard these 6 cyls. were old type babbitt bearings and were not full pressure oilers. Even if I could find another 216 tell me why I should re-build one other than to be exactly original. I'm pretty sure I can get the 235 back that was in my '63 and I could use my old 3 spd. but rather not since 1st gear is not synchronized. Will later model 235's such as the '63 and later model 3 spds. bolt right in with little or no mods.? What year would I need to jump to on a 3 spd. that 1st gear is fully synchronized? I know some of you have done this upgrade so tell me what all you used. You guys have talked me out of the S-10 chassis swap and I would like to make the old '46 as original as possible with maybe just this little upgrade on the old 6 cyl. and trans.

Mike

The 63 up is a different family of engines. The 67 up transmissions were syncro. in 1st gear. It would probably fit the 235 bell houseing but you will have to change the rear end to open drive shaft & a floor shifter. I would rather put in a T-5.