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261 engine bell housing bolt pattern #391277 06/26/17 08:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 117 Adelaide , South Australia 47Aero OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 47Aero Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 117 Adelaide , South Australia	Will the bell housing from a 261 bolt onto a 1958 235c.i, engine?

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Re: 261 engine bell housing bolt pattern 47Aero #391281 06/26/17 09:53 AM
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Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The 261 engine flywheel housing will bolt to a 235 engine....BUT....the passenger car transmission may not bolt to the 261 bell housing. Gene Schneider

Re: 261 engine bell housing bolt pattern Chev Nut #391319 06/26/17 05:58 PM
Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 117 Adelaide , South Australia 47Aero OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP 47Aero Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 117 Adelaide , South Australia	Thanks! I am looking at an automatic conversion for my 235. I found out it has been done using a 261 (I am fitting a T700), so it should work with my 235. My gammy left knee is making driving a manual trans a chore, so It's time for a change!

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