Thanks Nate for the reply. The engine is a "no cost" item but it has a PG
tranny flywheel. Is my 235 standard FW going to fit it and will the bell
housing for my 420SM 4spd going to bolt up to it? Maybe I just need to keep
fiddling with the old 235 to make it run like I want it.
Thanks for your input. Ken
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From: Nate <vwna...@yahoo.com>
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, April 7, 2012 8:35 AM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re : later model Chev L6 for 52 chev truck
This will be a 192/230/250/292 engine and it's do - able but you'll need to
fabricate side motor mounts .
I imagine Tom Langdon has info on the DIY how-to on his site....
FWIW , these Thinwall engines are *very* good indeed , being lighter & vastly
more fuel efficient than any old Stovebolt engine *BUT* , thy suffer from
severe cylinder taper when abused by lack of routine oil changes .
The good part is : they're cheap & plentiful , easy to hook up to an automatic
overdrive slush box , cheap to overhaul too as parts are _EVERYWHERE_ (except
the darned exhaust manifold I need =8-^) .
Unless it comes flly equipped and with an IRONCLAD warranty , don't be paying
over $100 for one .
I just bought a good 292 CID one for $100 , it included the Muncie SM465 four
speed tranny if anyone wants it cheaply the tranny , not the 292) , in So. Cal.
-Nate
Ken Asked :
>
> Hi guys.
> I have an opportunity to acquire later Chev 6 engine (not sure what year or
> size, but has the distributor towards the front of the engine.) What is the
> likelihood of installing it in a 52 truck that has a 235 setup?
> Appreciate any info.
> Ken
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