So, I know that the Canuck Pontiacs all (nearly all) had the mighty 239.
My understanding is that they also had power glide, or hyrdamatic transmitions. Or the three on the tree.
Now, I've also seen quite a number of 216 and 235 Chev engines in the Canadaian cars. Do the Stovebolts just bolt right in? I mean, when people do this, do they have to replace the transmission or bellhousing? Or, did they just jerk out the 239, and shove in the 216? Now, related to this, can a 216 replace a straight eight (248 or 268) in an American Pontiac like this?
I thought the B.O.P (Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac) bellhousing pattern was different than that of the Chev at this point in time.
Now, the underlying reason I ask about all this, is I have a tired 235 in my '49 GMC, and thought it might be fun to replace it with something different. I know I could stick a 261 Pontiac in there, and I might. But flatheads look so cool. I sold my '49 Pontiac this summer, and I miss that mighty flathead don't you know. I have a SM 420 in the panel truck right now, and being a 1/2 ton, its a torque tube. I don't mind moving the rad, or making mounts, but I don't want to change out the rest of the driveline, so being able to bolt the engine up withou making adaptors and such is what I'm after.
Thanks in advance. (I realize doing this is stupid, but if I was really sharp, I wouldn't be driving a '49 truck everyday, now would I?)
So, I know that the Canuck Pontiacs all (nearly all) had the mighty 239.
My understanding is that they also had power glide, or hyrdamatic transmitions. Or the three on the tree.
Now, I've also seen quite a number of 216 and 235 Chev engines in the Canadaian cars. Do the Stovebolts just bolt right in? I mean, when people do this, do they have to replace the transmission or bellhousing? Or, did they just jerk out the 239, and shove in the 216? Now, related to this, can a 216 replace a straight eight (248 or 268) in an American Pontiac like this?
I thought the B.O.P (Buick Oldsmobile Pontiac) bellhousing pattern was different than that of the Chev at this point in time.
Now, the underlying reason I ask about all this, is I have a tired 235 in my '49 GMC, and thought it might be fun to replace it with something different. I know I could stick a 261 Pontiac in there, and I might. But flatheads look so cool. I sold my '49 Pontiac this summer, and I miss that mighty flathead don't you know. I have a SM 420 in the panel truck right now, and being a 1/2 ton, its a torque tube. I don't mind moving the rad, or making mounts, but I don't want to change out the rest of the driveline, so being able to bolt the engine up withou making adaptors and such is what I'm after.
Thanks in advance. (I realize doing this is stupid, but if I was really sharp, I wouldn't be driving a '49 truck everyday, now would I?)
If you want to install a 235 to replace a 239 you will need to change many thing, like: bellhousing (starter side), front engine mount, accelerator linkage, all the exhaust support side on the frame (exhaust on the other side), gas line side, brake line side (especially near the rear axle, will hit the exhaust), battery side, and I maybe miss something else....
They came all with PG or stick but none with hydramatic (canadian made one). the US Pontiac can have 239 with hydramatic AND PG (after the hydramatic facility burning).
hope this help
Fitz.
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