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I'm going this week to get a 235 to fit in my 41 chevy 1/2 ton. It is about a 64 model. Which fly wheel will I need? starter? etc.I am keeping the 41 4 speed. thanks

They stopped making 235s in 1962 or early 1963.

Will you be using the 6v or the 12v starter? You should use the flywheel and starter from a year that used the voltage you are using in your truck (6v, if original).

You may need to change to a short-shaft water pump (someone who knows about the fit in 1941 will answer this one).

You should use a clutch-housing that matches your truck's year. And, a clutch assembly that matches your year/clutch-housing/transmission (I assume this is possible - someone with correct and/or explain).

the 41 truck is still 6 volt but I'm going to change to 12v. The 64 engine should be 12 volt. I was going to use the 41 belhousing and 41 tranny since the 235 should blt right up. Will the 216 flywheel bolt to the 235? lug

There is no such thing as a 1964 235 engine. Are you talking about a 250 engine because if you are, it is not a bolt in replacement.

lugnut123, I think we are trying to say "be sure what you are getting". The seller may not know what he has, or may just be calling it a 235 by mistake. As trucknix wrote, there are no 1964 235's. If it is a 64 then it's a 230. Very different motor: Nothing from your 216 will fit on it. It will have side motor mounts and a bellhousing like a V8 . A 230/250/292 swap can certainly be done in your 41 truck, but it's more work and different parts than a 235/261.

For what it’s worth….
I pulled the original 216 out of my ‘46 and installed a “splasher” 235 from a ‘53 sedan. Everything fit same-same.. very easy swap. Only a seasoned bolter would note the difference.

Greg 46 Nothing wrong with a splasher,just had my 51 3600 splasher running. Is a tough piece just important not to overspeed them,once you damage the dippers then they damage the pan dipper channels ugh !! Put rings in mine in 82 shimmed the rods been fine since. An old mechanic told me how to light tap those rod bearings,then he laughed and said oh if you get 10 or 12 pound of oil pressure...your doin' good. Guess he was right it hasen't been stamped into little toyota's yet !!

Can you post a picture of the engine you plan to install? Where are the motor mounts located, and how many bolts are holding the valve cover to the cylinder head? You need to positively identify the engine before you buy it or you could end up being the proud owner of an expensive boat anchor that won't fit.
Jerry

Jerry,

Lugnut's post is 11 years old. Any warnings about what kind of engine he's getting are a bit too late.

Yep- - - - -since I don't see some posts, I didn't notice it was a zombie thread!
Jerry

I’m locking this thread as further reply's are no longer applicable for a 11 year old post.