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Originally Posted by bootman49
I will follow up on your suggestions, thank you b-mac and OrrieG.
Another question I have but didn't know where to post it so I'll ask here. I am assisting in a restoration of a 1949 3800 series. Motor is a 1955 235, missing most small bolt on parts. I have a chance to get a 1962 235 complete and running. So my question is, in a stock configuration, which motor is better and why?
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I would go with the later model, I believe it has a better oiling system, hydraulic lifters and maybe even an integral oil filter. Probably still a generator, but easy conversion to alternator. Would still need to use the older style bellhousing unless you get the newer transmission too and want to use the tranny mount instead of bellhousing mounts.