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#65899 09/17/2006 3:09 PM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 243 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 243 | my 51 has a 216 that needs rebuilding i have accesss for a great 235 with transmission thats a fresh rebuild runs great all for 500.00 thinking about switching it over the 216, but still want to keep the foot starter whats involved in this swap? | | |
#65900 09/17/2006 4:29 PM | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 887 | At the top of this pager there is a text-link to "TECH TIPS". Click on it, scroll down the page to the Engine section. There are two good articles on swapping the old 216 to a newer 235.
It is a very easy swap to do.
Off the top of my head there are only two things that you've got to deal with-
The waterpump/fan etc... the 216 was different from the 235 in terms of mounting location and how far it protruds towards the radiator.
Also, you MAY need the front engine mount from the 216 to use on your 235. Some 235s had side engine mounts and didn't use the front engine mount, so you'll want the front mount from your 216.
Save the vavle cover from your 216 and the two head bolts that hold it in place. You could put those on your 235 and make it look like a 216.
'51 Chevy 1/2 ton w/'62 261, HEI, offy, fentons, dual carter/webbers, t-5 & 12 bolt posi
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#65901 09/17/2006 6:23 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | If your new 235 is 1955 or later you will have to drill holes in the plate under the front balancer. There are also adapters for the water pump problem that work well. On some of the later motors the temp gauge hole is a different size and when you get the later 235 be sure and get the generator bracket as it is different from the 216. | | |
#65902 09/17/2006 8:53 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 17 | I'm in the process of doing the swap and can attest to the help from the "Tech Tips." You ought to be able to wire the starter on the 235 the same as the starter on your 216. I think the flywheels are the same, so you can probably swap the starters, too, if that's easier. Since my 235 was bought as a long block, I am using the flywheel, bell housing and transmission that were hooked up to the 216. Lots of sources for the short shaft water pump (I don't recall where I got mine). If you have to drill holes in the front plate (as I did), you will also want to file them square to accept the carriage bolts for the front mount. Good luck - fun project!
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#65903 09/18/2006 1:12 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,254 | dbone, what you going to do with the 216?
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#65904 09/18/2006 6:58 PM | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 42 | In hind site I would stay with a 216, too many things (almost fit) changing a 235 for the original 216. But $500 for a Motor & Trans is a great deal. Thanks, Kelly 53 3100 http://www.cravy.com/53-3100/LadyAfterRats.jpg | | |
#65905 09/19/2006 4:28 PM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 687 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 687 | I am putting back the 216 in the 41, i'll bet it is easier to install the 235 than follow someone else and put back the 216. Still i'ts not been to difficult so far.
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