even though I really like the 250 if you have a running 235 in right now-Nate
is right.
less time/money/busted knuckles to 'tune up' the 235.
Mark
--- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> IMO ;
>
> It'll be far easier to make the 235 run the way you like .
>
> The 235 flywheel will not bolt to the thinwall six .
>
> -Nate
> Ken wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Nate <vwnate1@>
> > 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
> >
> >
> > Â
> >
> > 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
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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