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Technical Will my 1950 power-glide fit a 1954 235 cid engine?

Discussion in 'Traditional Customs' started by Bob Forbes, Oct 30, 2016.

  1. Bob Forbes
    Joined: Jun 11, 2016
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    Bob Forbes

    Hello Chevy guys and gals, I'm pretty sure this has been asked several times, will my 1950 power-glide trans fit a 1954-62 235 cid engine?
     
  2. '49 to '54 = 1 bell housing bolt pattern.
    '55 to '62 = another bell housing bolt pattern.
    What SPECIFIC year is your 235 engine ?
     
  3. 302GMC
    Joined: Dec 15, 2005
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    302GMC
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    from Idaho

  4. Bob Forbes
    Joined: Jun 11, 2016
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    Bob Forbes

    It is a 1950 235 (babbit pounder)as in the profile pic, and the one I wish to replace it with is a 1954 full oil pressure design with larger valves and alittle more HP than the stock 95 HP than I'm running right now
     
  5. Rusty O'Toole
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    Six cylinder up to 1962 all the same engine block/trans interface. It was the V8 that was different.
     
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  6. 'Mo
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    Be sure to use the correct starter for whichever flywheel you use (early 'wheel=early starter, late 'wheel= late starter), as the number of teeth changed.
     
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  7. You asked about a P.G. compatibility, I read it wrong and answered to a "stick shift" question.
    Sorry for my mix up.
     
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  8. 302GMC
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    302GMC
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    [ the one I wish to replace it with is a 1954 full oil pressure design with larger valves and alittle more HP than the stock 95 HP than I'm running right now.
    Bob, you'll probably need to drill the timing cover for the '50 front mounts or go with the '52 - '54 side mounts many prefer ... they bolt in and give better stability to that brute horsepower.
     
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  9. Bob Forbes
    Joined: Jun 11, 2016
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    Bob Forbes

    Thanks for that important info, it is greatly appreciated !
     

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