Engine replacement

[Lionelgee]

Originally Posted by George McKenzie

I changed a 216 to a 235 and i had to move the rad .I think the water pump was the problem and not the block it self

Hello Markwin, George and Others,

I have a 216 that I was told had seen better days before the whole vehicle came home after I originally bought it in another town about five hours drive away from me. So I went ahead and bought a fully pressurised oiling "Blue Flame" 235.

I also did some research about the issue of the 235 water pump being too long. From memory one of the USA Old Chevrolet parts suppliers provide a compact version of the 235 water pump so the radiator does not need to be moved. It is sold by Bowtie Bits http://www.bowtiebits.com/store/stor...Category_ID=36 I have no connection to the retailer or the manufacturer.

After a quick online check I found a different supplier who makes an adaptor available on eBay - I have no connection to the seller. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-1962-CH...4eyFBg&vxp=mtr.

See there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Kind Regards
Lionel