216 - 235 - 265 compatibility questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TheQuicksilver · 07-04-2009, 11:13 AM

So, in my 53 Chevy, there's been some work done beofre I bought it. The original 216 was swapped out for a 265, but with a 235 head put on it. This has left me somewhat in a quandry, as I need to do some various work, such as replacing gaskets and rebuilding carbs, but I'm not sure how to figure out what parts I'm supposed to be buying.

Would the carb be a 235 or 265 carb? Are the head gaskets 235 or 265? I'm basically trying to figure out the formula for which parts to be buying?

Can anyone offer some helpful advice?

07-04-2009, 11:13 AM	#1
TheQuicksilver Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 34	216 - 235 - 265 compatibility questions So, in my 53 Chevy, there's been some work done beofre I bought it. The original 216 was swapped out for a 265, but with a 235 head put on it. This has left me somewhat in a quandry, as I need to do some various work, such as replacing gaskets and rebuilding carbs, but I'm not sure how to figure out what parts I'm supposed to be buying. Would the carb be a 235 or 265 carb? Are the head gaskets 235 or 265? I'm basically trying to figure out the formula for which parts to be buying? Can anyone offer some helpful advice?



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