So here it goes... Thanks all for helping me with the 216/235 issue. Now... I go to pick up the 51 from my brother all the while I am looking for a 235 to replace the 216 blown up motor, when he lets me know that the motor in the truck is a 235 but a short block. Now after talking to folks here in colorado they say there is no 235 short. When he put the engine in there is about 2-3 inches of space butting up to the tranny and the engine is not fully installed. Now I am going to pull the motor when I get the truck to my house and go through it. I think he just could not line up the spline. Long story short – is there a 235 short block and a 235 long block? And if so any ideas on getting it to fit? Thanks in advance
most of the time when someone refers to a short block to a long block, they are talking about what is included. Short block is usually just the block and the main internals and does not have the intake manifold, carb/throttle body, etc. Long block most of the time means it is a complete motor ready to be dropped in.
So there is no difference in length. Thank you. Now at least I do not have to find a new motor. I also win a Sixer from my brother...
unless you have the almighty GMC!!! then you have the long block... or what the chevy guys call long motor envy!!! the gmc is a 228 I6 or larger depending on the year
Cool beans Bryan! Well, if you have a good motor then I'm going to hang on to mine and build one of these... [/IMG] [/IMG] Use the AD to pull it to the track and let 'er rip!! Now we're talkin' FUN!
