Here's two more dumb questions: Is the exhaust/intake manifold for my 216 the same one used on the 235 engine? Is the oil pan the same for...
Thanks. I plan on replating and reusing my originals. Here's an ebay link that shows what these keeper bolts look like....
Can anyone tell me what the original finish is for the 235 intake keeper bolts? zinc? black phosphate? something else? Thanks. Tony
Thanks Martinius. Where do you live in Norway. My mother's family had a farm outside of Strand near Stavangar. Tony
The right carb Thanks Martinius. I'm very interested to know which carb is best suited for my '61 235 engine transplant that I'm going to...
Thanks Ken. I wondered about the water pump. I see Jim Carter has the short neck pumps. Which carb should I be looking for? Best, Tony...
Nate. Thanks for the idea. I'll check it out. Best, Tony
Hey Nate, The eingine was a pig in a poke. I took it apart because I wasn't sure what the guts looked like. One of the pistons was in the up...
Do you have a 235 engine that you're parting out? I'm looking for a nice 235 valve cover and oil pan. Please PM or email me if you have any/both....
Hey Ken. I'm going to redo it and eventually drop it into my '53...I just tore it apart today---it's my $100 investment.
Some would call this a pile of junky parts. I call it my soon to be new 235 engine. Block no. 3769716; head no. 3836848.
Sandy. The Mecum auction is Thursday through Saturday down at Bartle Hall. Why don't you go down there and see if you can find a nice truck there...
Good luck Sandy.
Yepper, Happy Thanksgiving to all. I love Thanksgiving because it has the important holiday 'F's: Family, friends, food, fun and of course...
Hope everyone is looking forward to a good Turkey Day tomorrow. I'm playing with the idea of replacing my 216 engine with a 235 set up. My...
es ist sehr gut!
Hi Sandy. Happy to help. I think cost is affected by the amount of work you're willing to take on yourself and how much you want your truck...
Hi Sandy. If you are looking for reputable restorer, I'd call Herb Force who has a restoration shop near Riverside, Missouri. He's very honest...
Thanks guys. Mystery solved!
These factory markings are always interesting to decipher. That's a big gold '25' on your firewall. Mine is just black grease pencil that seems...
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