The valves from the older 235s were a softer metal but then they used lead gas, now we have unleaded so it burns a bit hotter and the valves were changed due to it. I could run an old 235 with softer valves for a year or 2 but it'd end up ****pin out eventually Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Yeah, I hear what you're saying, but again I wonder where you're getting your info. I'm by no means an expert, but I've done quite a lot of reading on the inline sixes and I've never heard of any valve or seat problems. There ARE quite a few vintage engines that do have problems due to the absence of lead in modern fuel. I was under the impression it was more often the valve seats rather than the valves themselves. I just don't think the Chevy & GMC sixes suffer from that problem. As always, I could be wrong.
retro, I am in Bham AL area. I have a 235 w/848 head ready to build but might need some parts or be interested in some other inline stuff. shoot me a message.
C.G., I wouldn't be concern about the valves. Lots of lowriders here in SoCal, running 216s, 235s, with stock valves and no problems. You can always add some Marvel Mystery Oil or SeaFoam or Lucas for a peace of mind.
I'm kind of planning on making this car a reliable daily driver. I don't go anywhere too far. Furthest I go is 25 30 miles and it's rare when I go there. I'm located by everything and it's all within walking distance, but it'd be fun to cruise the Chevy around. Might take trips to frisco occasionally but not often. Just looking for an easy, reliable build Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
I know what you are saying and those old sixes are plenty reliable as long as you keep them maintained and drive them easy. My brother has a 41 Chevy with the original 216 and his son drives it to work, about 60 miles round trip with no problems engine wise. The king pins need to be replaced and the brakes redone but the car still runs good and the motor is 100 percent stock.
Nice!! I was just watching a video on you tube of the older ones like that and they're starting to do suspension kits on them and they're drifting them now. Haha. Was really cool to see!!! I have the stock 216 sitting in it right now. It's just locked up. I've gone through 2 cans of pb blaster n it just won't turn. The oil bath is rusted almost all the way through. Carb has rust in it. All bad haha. The hood is louvered with nothin catching the water so I'm guessing it got left outside in the weather. All the gears shift nice n easy, and all the power works (I'm probably gonna do a painless kit) part no.10102. Just a universal harness but anyway, yeah I'm just wanting a 235. If someone wants this engine, come pull it n you can have it!!!! Not sure what good it would do, but hey ya never know. I haven't pulled the head or anything. I pulled the plugs and say from the radiator 123456 was the firing order (I know it isn't...just pretend) 1 and 3 are all gunked up. The rest of the plugs just have black soot on em. I dunno. Free though. Come get it haha Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
The 54....235 will bolt right up to my ****** and mount right in? Just goin for THE easiest swap ever known to man in one of these cars. Kind of doin it on a budget. Whatever I get I will do correctly, but on a budget. I found a 235 out of a 59 pickup for 350 bucks but I'm skeptical cause the dude doesn't know 100% that it will run. He bought it from an old timer n took his word for it. A 59 will bolt in. I'm just anxious to get a motor in it n fire that ol' broad up! Haha Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
The 59 235 will bolt right in. As I mentioned before you may need to use your 216 bellhousing because of the mounts but you'll figure it out. It's a simple swap.
Perfect!!!! That's what I have to do then!! So any little tricks other than turning the crank that will tell me it's a keeper? Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Awwwww see I need one of those!!! Lol. I'll have a look here Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
There's a mount under the generator, and the other is under the timing chain?? Exact spot....other side Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
So I got a block!! A 235. It has the pan, crank and pistons. So what parts, if any, are interchangeable from my 216? I literally have nothing for this engine haha. Hoping I have some stuff I can use Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
1954 is the "Magic" year for the 235. It has the full pressure oiling system, but will bolt into place as an earlier engine. Mounts changed in 1955. But for sure, watch the website www.langdonsstovebolt.com and that will lead you correct in all things vintage GM (and a few others) inline engines.
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