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Yes, this site was very helpful finding a replacement motor for my '48 Fleetline. Then it got mis-handled in shipment and showed up with a 17" crack in the block.
So I need your help to find a 1954 Chevy 235 around Chicago/Milwaukee if possible! Any Leads??????
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That's too bad about the engine. Are you SURE it wasn't cracked BEFORE shipping? My friend still has that '60 235. It should will work for you with some really minor modifications. He's in Chicago you can email him at: thecircleg@yahoo.com ------------------ '50 Chevy Fleetline DeLuxe ('55 235) '48 Chevy Fleetmaster coupe ('60 235) Chicago http://www.geocities.com/hellfish122
'59 Chevy BelAir (v8)
'50 Chevy Fleetline DeLuxe ('55 235)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster coupe (late 261)
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That crack on your motor.Is it between the freeze plugs on the drivers side of the engine?If so,that is a freeze break.Whenever a 216-235-261 cracks there,it is because of no antifreeze in a very cold winter.I had a guy give me a rebuilt 235 that had less than a hours time on it.He had used water to test fire the engine and a few hours later wound up in the hospital from a car wreck.After he got out a few days later,his motor was broke.
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Two types of people drive old cars.Rich people because they want to and poor people because they have to.
Remember EvilDr235 has a cure for Your sixness.
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Yellow Freight sent an inspector today who filled out a form and will report back to Yellow who will make a decision soon!
By the way, anyone know the specifics of why a 261 motor is better than a 235? Also, will it bolt into my '48 Fleetline without modification to the '48's factory 3 spd.?
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The reason the 261 is better is that it has a bigger bore and better oiling and cooling, other than that it is a bolt in for whatever fits a 235.
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1950 Chevy pickup with '62 261, 4 speed.
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with some modifications, a 235/261 would fit where the 216 went inyour 48. I'm not sure about the 216 bellhousing/transmission and a 235/261. ------------------ '50 Chevy Fleetline DeLuxe ('55 235) '48 Chevy Fleetmaster coupe ('60 235) Chicago http://www.geocities.com/hellfish122
'59 Chevy BelAir (v8)
'50 Chevy Fleetline DeLuxe ('55 235)
'48 Chevy Fleetmaster coupe (late 261)
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I'm using the 1950 216 bellhousing, starter, and 4 speed transmission on my '62 261. I am also using the 261's flywheel and 11" clutch. I had the flywheel turned down to fit the 216 ring gear so I could use the footstomp starter. You can use the 216 flywheel on the 261 but I had one with a 9" clutch which will not hold up well on a 261 in a truck. It all bolts up very nicely. The clutch is a tight fit in the bellhousing but it all works fine.
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1950 Chevy pickup with '62 261, 4 speed.
1950 Chevy pickup with '62 261, 4 speed.
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Ray, I am in SW Nebraska and I have 2 complete 235 engines for sale in the classified section if you are interested!
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