I'm looking for a complete 235 engine that has full pressure oiling. As this is going in a truck, it would be great if it has a standard 4 speed transmission. Hopefully located in the upper mid-west area so I can easily travel to see it and pick it up.
I've been working on restoring my 1936 1.5T truck for the last couple of years. I was able to obtain a 207 that I was planning on having rebuilt and using, but we are not able to find all new parts needed for the rebuild. I also got a labor estimate from my engine guy which was way more then I was expecting. As he has been looking for the last two years, he also found that complete part sets for a 216 is just as hard has for the 207.
My aim was to restore the truck back to what it was in 1936 as long as things were reasonable. Well, the 207 cost is not reasonable, hence the search for a 235.
I know that there will be comments about the truck brakes handling the extra power as I do not plan on changing the breaking system. I know.
Last edited by Bruce36StoveBolt; 09/06/2312:44 PM.
Bruce..... there are lots of things you need to consider... you will need to fabricate motor mounts front and rear... your exhaust manifold outlet will probably not lineup/hookup to the 235 and the length of the engine & transmission will not be the same ..as the '36... so your torque tube and universal joint may need fabrication..... and your '36 clutch and brake pedals will not be able to mount on the 235 bell housing.... and probably alot of other things I can not even think of... like speedometer cable connection....?? Get educated about this swap..... it is not just a drop in bolt up situation... and requires alot of fabrication... If it was a Master... it would be easier.... I have a good running 207 out of a Master, (80hp).....with many new or rebuilt parts installed......It is now in a vehicle, and is running & driving... that you could hear & see on a video.... that I would sell complete running engine for $850....with good clutch, throughout bearing and bell housing $900...... located in New Mexico. That I could put on a pallet and ship to you (you pay)......If you are interested to know more about my 207..... then email me personally at sunnybabaspirit@yahoo.com My name is Sunny
I had very little trouble finding pistons, valves, main bearings and gaskets for my 216 here in Aus, my local engine done all the machining and another rebabbited the big ends. Due to the workload the big rebabbiting took the longest. I forget where I got most of the parts from though. Tony
I've found a 1958 235 with 4 speed that was recently taken out of a 3/4T truck. I will be picking it up on the 21st and then we will determine what needs to be modified on the truck to accept it. I already know that the front mount must be modified so it's closer to the cab. The rear cross member must be modified if we use the newer transmission. The water pump shaft might have to be shortened. The pedals can't directly bolt to the newer transmission. Other things to consider are the speedometer cable and how the electrolock will connect. I'm sure we will find more. Thanks to everyone for your help.
Bruce.... Here is the info I received to swap a 235 into my 1934 Master....... So that it will bolt right up to my 4 speed tranny.... I hope it is some help for you...
The swap can be done: 1. The 235 is about a 1 1/2" shorter than the 206 so you will need to make a plate to move the front mount back. 2. The rear of the 235 has a different bolt pattern so you will need a bell housing from a 37 to 47 truck which will fit the 235 engine and the 34 trans. and will also accept the 34 mounts. 3. You will need a flywheel from a 42 to 54 pass. or truck if you use a 6 volt starter, or 55 to 62 if you use a 12 volt starter(55 to 59 truck use foot start). Use clutch parts including clutch fork from a 1938 or later( they will need to match flywheel clutch size). 4. The exhaust is center dump on a 235 and rear dump on a 206 but that should be an easy fix. 5. You will need a starter from a 38 to 54 if you use a 6 volt flywheel or 55 to 59 truck if you want 12 volts and foot start. 6.You will also need the front bearing retainer from a 38-47 truck 4 speed to accept the later throw out bearing. 7.THIS ONLY WORKS IF IT IS A "MASTER". If not all bets are off.
