Also check the size of the flywheel bolts. Seems I remember reading some years
were 3/8 and others were 7/16.
Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150
William M. Schickling" wrote:
> Whitney,
>
> Patrick's catalog says 37 - 40 need to find a six bolt flywheel. I looked at
> my shop manual for the forty. It shows six bolts for the flywheel. So I'm
> hoping you right.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of W&D
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 7:58 PM
> To: William M. Schickling; Oletrucks
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Flywheel options
>
> The simplest solution is use the original flywheel and bellhousing bolted up
> to the new 235. You can then use the original starter as well.
>
> <><
> Whitney Haist
> Orinda, CA
> Chevy Trucks: 2-'46s & a '39
> www.jps.net/haist/artdeco.htm
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William M. Schickling" <wschick1@twcny.rr.com>
> To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 3:13 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Flywheel options
>
> > List,
> >
> > I am working on a 235 swap for my 40 3/4 ton pickup. Patrick's information
> > says I can keep the original bell housing and starter if I find a 41 - 54
> > wide-tooth flywheel. Is this the only or best option ?
> >
> > Bill Schickling
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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