Still Looking Still looking but haven't found a key that will work yet. But look on the bright side. I still have a couple years work on ole...
Hi Ken, Checked the number and it F255X. What does that convert to. I see the F for FLINT but there's a 2 infront of the 55 which is followed by...
Old guys rule Okay, I'm in the middle at 65. Nice to have company in the SS office line:D I'll check the numbers again. I know it's F and 55...
48-51 Shop Manual 1948 - 1951 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual page or section 2-2 has a frame straigtening table which list several key dimensions...
another tip When you go to reinstall it insert two short bolts in the puller holes and tighten down. Use a wood block centered on the balancer...
I have a spare 235 that appears to be a 55 year model and if I checked the numbers right it came out of something with a powerglide. I didn't get...
Got oneout of a GMC doner. Thanks
Balancer Got one... thanks anyway!:D
Keyed UP! I tried all the keys I had and one from a buddies truck. no luck. Have to check those thrift stores for keys and if no help off to the...
I hope it all works Okay I'll use the star washers and check the needle. I have to take the speedo apart again as the new needle binds on the...
Sealed Up Okay, I'll pound out some new gaskets and seal it up like the old days and ignore all the new sealant stuff. :)
Good Ol #2 Permatex Yeah, Old trucks leak that's all there is to it. Just have to use good gaskets and a little old permatex. I was just hoping...
Anyone have a 53-54 235 cu in Balancer with 3/8 pully for a cheap price? I Need a truck pully as the passenger car has a smaller diameter I think....
#2 Permatex and a gasket! Yeah, the gasket for the thermostat housing is like less than $2 bucks but both local flaps don't stock it and they...
One more time Okay, I guess I have to tear it apart one more time. I was hoping with the new gauge that i wouldn't have to do the paint removal...
OKAY, I Get It My Bad. . . I'll save it for posterity and garage clutter:D Will try the old key thihg though. My Dad saved a couple hundred...
If I were lucky BIll thanks for the work around on the ignition switch. Unfortunately I don't have an original door lock to take out. I bought a...
one more question I bought a 12volt fuel gauge and installed it but I also painted the housing. I read some where that the gauge grounds on the...
Missed out again I should watch closer. I never seem to be on top of the good deals. Wish I had heard about the 235.
Anybody have any expierence with just using sealants like 'the right stuff' on items like water pumps and thermostat housings instead of gaskets....
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