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is there an easy swap to replace the 235 to a 292 I have a 65 or 66 bellhousing for the hook up but the mounts on the bellnousing don't look the same for the cross member. Will it fit the length of the motor looks long. Is there a resource or page I can go to.

Hy N8dawg, first do you think you could tell us what year truck you're asking about??? Then maybe we could give you some intelligent responses.

Sorry guys this is going in a 1947 A.D. 3/4 ton that I am converting into a 1/2ton fun type truck already replaced the rear end I want to run a 4 speed I have 2 one out of the late 60's or the short tork tube type thats in it know. I have a 292 I'd love to put in I have herd this is the Big bad 6 cylinder I want any help would be great.

thanks shop shark you have helped me before

Hy N8dawg, if you can get an engine rear crossmember from a 54 or 55A, and install that in your chassis, that will get the rear of the engine in position using your 65 or 66 bellhousing. After that you'll have to buy or fabricate front engine mount brackets, the 292 is the only Chevy engine I know of that has its front engine mounts a different distance from the bellhousing on either side. there will be a million other details to deal with as well, but at least the engine will be mounted in the correct place, good luck with your project