So here I am with the '57 transplant 235 engine down to the point of
lifters, rockers, pushrods and cam all out. covers all off and cleaned.
I'm awaiting my order of new solid lifters, timing gears, rocker arms,
gaskets, and 235 stock cam.... but as posted before, the cam all but 2
lifters and half of the rockers are BO from Carter's.
Found a full set of rockers and lifters new elsewhere, and can get a
235 cam from Advance Auto as it turns out, $94.
Off list folks have encouraged me to put a 261 cam in the 235, but said
I'd need to pull the head and change out the valve springs. Don't
really want to do that.... so ordered all stock.
So what's the deal once and for all on the 261 cam?
Would I need new valve springs?
Would I need new cam inserts in the journals in the block?
Would I need different timing gears, or are the 235 timing gears OK?
What would the overall benefit of this change be? The rest of the truck
is stock, including no rear shocks after all!
I don't try to chirp the tires on this thing, I save that for my beater
Allante!
Thanks to everyone, really. I love learning more about the truck I've
had for 30 years!
Confused Casey
53 3800
Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule!
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