Recent content by omega7979

Sounds like the condenser is on its way out if you are still using the points ignition......I had a similar problem and thats what it turned out to be......Once the heat got into the condenser it shorted out or something

Does anyone know from who or where I can get the rear cab mount brackets that are spot welded to the bottom side of the floorpan on my 55 second series ?? They are the ones that the mounting bolts go thru and sit on the piece of thin rubber that is sandwiched between the frame......I cant seem...

The stud you are looking at is for linkage pivot for a column shift transmission .......It just transfers motion from the column to one of the shift levers on the trans.....I just went thru this ordeal trying to figure where it connected......but I replaced the 3 speed for a four speed floor...

I assume the previous owner or mechanic ran a 3/16 line from the T where the oil pressure gage connects and around the back of the block and to the 1/8 npt threaded hole on my 235 engine because there was a issue with topside lubrication ?? Is there any way to get it unblocked so I dont have to...

I was thinking about the bypass oil filter and wondering if the oil drains back into the crankcase to the oil pan after its been filtered ?? if thats the case wouldnt it lower the oil pressure of the oiling system as a leak would ?? hopefully someone can clear this up for me...... thanks Leon

Ignition Hi, If you are running a stock starter there are 2 small threaded posts one marked with a "I" and one with a "S"........sounds like you have the "S" hooked up correctly to engage the solenoid but you need to run a wire from the "I" side of the solenoid (which is active only...

235 and tranny Just wondering how much you are asking for the setup ? Thanks, Leon

Hi All, I was watching the Barret Jackson car auction on tv and they had a '71 Toyota Land Cruiser with an inline 6 and the guys on the tv said the motor was based off of the Chevy 235....they even said the rod and main bearings were interchangeable ????......I think I heard about this some...

Teflon thread sealant and Happy Easter Those holes are drilled righ thru the head into the pushrod area...... Whatever you do dont use silicone..... Pick up a bottle of Permatex teflon thread sealant.....white bottle with blue writing....I use this stuff on the head bold threads on the SBC...

Ok I need help here !!!! I need to know what color the intake manifold should be for the 235 ?? same as engine? ,cast iron grey? , or black? also need the same info for the bell housing, fan, pulleys, and oil filter.....or anything else I might have forgot about...... Thanks, Leon

Blind as a BAT!!!! This guy must be blind as a bat.......this is a CHEVY / GMC truck forum not a eye surgery site.......I have some of those symptoms but its not from lasik eye surgery its from flash burn......hahaha Later, Leon

Got it figured out Zig, I know what you are saying about the suction effect if the thermostat was in but it wasnt the case. There was alot of rust and sediment in the rear section of the engine block I pulled all the freeze plugs including the one in the back(sediment was up to midway of...

Hi People, I have a question about the good ole 235.....I pulled the motor and trans today for a cleanup and paint job after getting it running like a top....my question is the 1/4 npt plug on the rear left side of the block(sometimes a petcock). I removed the plug and did the usual...

Gapper picture Nate, Hope this helps you visualize it.....it isn't the exact one i have but same model # I found this one in an article explaining how to use it. http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o175/omega7979/PG-1.jpg Leon

Any of you out there ever used a P&G Valve Gapper to adjust their valves ?? I found one in the basement in a wooden case and was just curious if its a good way to adjust them ?? Thanks, Leon