NMJim, how did you get the pulley off/on?
Rich Gallagher
50 1 ton
56 3200
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of New Mexico Jim
Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2000 9:15 AM
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 216/235 swap questions
I bought a water pump at Checker and then stopped by Harbor Frieght and
bought an
"el cheapo" 4" grinder and lopped the portion of the shaft that ain't
needed. I
have a grinder, $20 and a short shaft water pump for the price of an already
done
one. Po boy economics at work.
NTemple46@aol.com wrote:
> I just acquired the 235 that will be replacing my 216 for my 46 truck.
The
> previous owner had it set up with side engine mounts in the front for his
57
> truck. Mine is set up for the two bolts in the center under or behind the
> harmonic balance. The 235 appears to have the same front plate but no
holes
> for these mounts. So....I am trying to decide between drilling out the
plate
> in the 235 to bolt up where the 216 did, or make/buy some motor mount
> adapters to use the side mounts.
> Are the side mounts more stable or preferable? Does anyone know if the
kit
> that Patrick's sells to modify mounts for a V8 would do the same trick?
>
> My second question pertains to the water pump. The 235 I got appears to
have
> a long shaft WP on it that was recently replaced by the previous owner.
> Since it is new I would love to keep it and save the money but I don't
think
> it clears the radiator in my 46 like it did in his 57. Are there any
pulley
> combos or modifications that I can make to the long shaft water pump to
use
> it in my 46 or should I just buy a rebuilt short shaft unit from a
supplier?
>
> Now for a question that shows my "rookie" status in this field. What is
the
> difference between the "thriftmaster", "blue flame", and "loadmaster",
> (years, type, size)????
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil
> 46 2-ton
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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