Before working much on that motor I'd want to know if it had pressure oil.
If not I'd suggest a change. When I was in high school I put a 283 in a
'41. I had steering column exhaust manifold interference issues. A guy I
know has a '46 with a 283 and he solved the problem by moving the steering
box over a little.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Maurey" <sz6vgh2@comcast.net>
To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 6:59 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Suggestions
I had hit the list with this same question late last year, but I lost many
of the responses due to a machine crash so since I am starting to pick
things back up again I am reposting this question.
The block numbers on my engine are 3701887. According to a casting number
page at hemmings this is from a 1953 235. Here is the site:
http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chevytalk/GMhistory/1916-57cast.html
When you look at the pictures on my site it looks like the head is from a
216 which I will replace.
Any suggestions from anyone on what to do with this?
I have debated between working on this engine and trying to get it running
or just swapping out to a V8. I know I will get more power with a V8, but I
have always liked the looks of an inline 6 all decked out. Plus I have seen
some pretty strong pullers when they have the right components.
How hard is the 235 to rebuild?
Thanks
Phil Maurey
1941 Chevy 1/2 Ton
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