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I have found a 1954 235 with the factory 4 speed man trans still on it from a P/U. It has the front center motor mount and shorty water pump as you would expect. I currently have a 1948 P/U with a 1951 216 & factory 4 speed man trans on it.

Can I swap out the 54 engine and trans combo with the current 216 engine trans in the truck fairly easy? It appears like a perfect match.

I have not done a swap into a '54, but have swapped 216,235, and a 261 in AD models without any major problems.

You won't be able to use the '54 bellhousing but you can put everything else on your existing bellhousing.

So the 54 bellhousing is shaped differently but has same bolt pattern? Can I use the 54 4 speed on the 51 Bellhousing as well?

Yes

Thanks for this info/ it will save me a lot of time and aggravation when I go to swap them out. Can I pull the 216 engine & 4 speed Trans as one unit using a engine hoist. That is how I had pulle them as a kid when I worked on the cars of my era ?[ late 60 early 70 models]

Only if you think you can clear the rear motor mount frame cross brace. The 4-speed transmission hangs a little low.

You cannot lift the engine more than about an inch without the clutch housing hitting the firewall.