The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 42' 235 fuel & water pump, 6v generator???

On my original 1942 235 engine, what mechanical parts are still available today? How many years did the 235 use the same pumps, carbs, distributors, 6v generators etc.

Thanks in advance!
(Up over my head) Dale in Iowa

AFAIK (and that's not far), the babbit pounding 235 and the 216 were basically the same block with a larger cylinder bore (3.5" vs 3.5625") and longer stroke (don't remember the specifics).

The Starters, Distributors, oil, fuel, and water pumps should all interchange.

As for carburetors: ANY carb, so long as the bolt holes on the flange and the hole going into the manifold match up, SHOULD work.

Your truck PROBABLY came with a Carter W-1, and If it's still on there, just clean and rebuild it. That carb is a fantastically solid model, and I'd use it if I had it. Besides, it's fun to watch the guys at the FLAPS panic when you thunk that big old piece of cast iron down on the counter and ask for a rebuild kit.

A manual choking Rochester off of an early fifties Chevy engine should work without a problem, as should a Carter YF.

I fully admit that my Carburetor knowledge is "old school" -- even for here -- so if Carb King pops his head in, he may be able to tell us if the Auto Choker models will work or not.

I hope this answers your questions.

Thank you for the info.
What is AFAIK??? How many years were these same componenets made for the 235 and 216 engines? Up through the 1950s 60s? If I go into NAPA and ask for a water pump or a fuel pump for a 1942 235 will everyone behind the counter be rolling around laughing? (I hate that!)

AFAIK = As Far As I Know

There were two different 235's, one was a babbit pounder, and the other was a full pressure oiler.

The babbit pounder was made from 1939 (I think) through 1952. The other was made from 1953 through 1962 -- IINM. (If I'm Not Mistaken)

RE: the FLAPS

They might. If they do, check out the various online vendors. They all have phone numbers for ordering with a real person, if ordering online makes you queasy.

http://www.americanclassic.com
http://www.oldchevytrucks.biz
http://www.chevsofthe40s.com

American Classic sponsors this site, and most of us go there first and check to see if they've got what we need. Sometimes, on the parts for the bigger trucks (3/4 and up), they don't carry the parts that we need, so we have to go and check out the other two.

The middle one is Jim Carter's Classic Truck Parts. They've always been good to me, even if they are a little busy. They seem to be a bit understaffed in the order taking department, so there's usually a little bit of a wait, but once you do get through, they're usually able to help you.

I've had no complaints about Chevs of the 40s, either.