Info needed: Chevrolet 235 c.i. conversion for CMP

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Hanno

As Jordan points out the front foot engine mount is needed. The front plate will swap from 216 to 235. Be sure to check on the cam gear lubrication nozzle, I have found them plugged or broken.

Now to the bell housing l had very good luck changing over clutch throw out pivot from left to right. Cut out for through side for the arm and then drill and tap for the pivot ball stud. As long as you have a CMP bell housing for measurement to copy not a big problem. In my experience the CMP bell housing should bolt up to 235 engine directly. You will need to check dowel per the manual. Also check that the transmission hole is truly centered on the crank.

On one of my conversions from 216 to 235 or 261 engines the centering dowel in the housing didn't match the dowel hole in the block. Strangely all of the mounting bolts did line up, I left the dowel out, torque all the bolts and nothing has move in 20 some years of driving.

I'll look for photos of the bell housing conversion.

Cheers Phil