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Re: [oletrucks] 216/235 swap questions

To: New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 216/235 swap questions
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 08:25:30 -0400
Do you have the right size pulley so as not to overspeed the fan.

Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150

New Mexico Jim wrote:

> 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
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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