216-235 Flywheel and starter differences?

Are the flywheels different on the 216 versus the 235?
Is the tooth count the same? I have a couple of diff. options. I have access to both flywheels and starters. Just didn't know the difference.

 

Its the teeth.

216 = 138 or something like that

235 - 168 teeth or close to it.

the bendix gear on the e starter has a diferent pitch and will not interchange. so decide if you want to run a 6v starter on 12 volts, or just go for the 12 volt/235 version. the 12 v will allow you to use an aftermarket Hi-torque starter with a different nose on it if you need it.

just my $0.02 worth

 

i think they are the same, BUT the year makes a difference. I remember reading about this in the 49-54 section of ChevyTalk.com or was it Inliners.org... do a quick search and it will come up.

 

Thanks

 

Depends on what you're doing.... I put a '62 235" in my '37 chevy coupe about 10 years ago and decided to keep it 6 volts. My notes from the research I did back then, are as follows:

"If the flywheel & starter ring gear from 1941-1954 Chevy (216", 235", 261"- group #0.666; p/n 839776; cast #839754; 139T) is used, it will bolt right on the 235" crank and a 1938-1954 stock starter will bolt right up to it. 1937 starter is too long and interfers with the dipstick."

If you're going to 12v, then you'll have to use a later (1955-'62) 162T flywheel, ring gear & starter.

Hope that helps.
-Bob

 

Or you could just run 12 volts to the 6 volt starter...
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I also heard you can use the 6v starter on a 12v system, actually works really well.

 

I think a 216 flywheel has a bolt pattern for a smaller clutch,than a 235.

 

My flywheel came out of a '41 Chevy (216") and the pressure plate & clutch I used were off a later 235" car. Bolted right together.