It sounds like you have an early model 235, this is a very good engine and
very scarce. The head does interchange with the 216 , I believe the engine
has more spirit than the late 235 I have ran one in my '47 for over 20 years
and she still runs and sounds good.
Lee
----- 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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