The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop 230 fit in a 38 chevy truck?

howdy guys

im back to ask more stupid questions im sorry if i annoy any one

i thought i had finally found a 235 in aus but just checks the engine numbers and it turned out to be a 230.

so my question is would a 230 fit without major modification's in the 38 truck?

i did some searches but turned up blank so hope some one can help me out.

thank you all again and i appreciate all your help.

jeff

all good think i worked it out for myself sorry for dum post

230 is longer like a 292

and i can use a gearbox a 3 speed out of a truck as they should also be compatible with my torque tube

I have a 250 in my 37, its a tight fit at the radiator and firewall, but it will fit. If you get the right bellhousing, you should be able to use the stock drivetrain. Make some side mounts to hold the engine in front and you got it made.

Joe

You wont be able to hook up the original rear end easily to a 230 so keep on looking for a 235,I dont think there vere was a bellhousing made that would bolt on a torque tube compatable trans to the later motors.

I was wrong, I was thinking of the early bellhousing with side mounts. Sorry for the miss information. I don't really understand all the manual transmission swapping and parts interchange, I just remember guys looking for the right bellhousing for some reason.

Joe