[old-chevy-truck] Engine swap Question

I have a 54 1/2 ton with an engine in an unknown condition and missing things like carbs, air filter, generator, coil, etc. I have a chance to get a later model 230 6 cylinder from an early 60's Nova. I realize this isn't keeping it stock, but I'm curious if others may have done something simi

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Engine swap Question

I have a friend with a 1946 which has almost the identical engine in it (early 60s 235). He still has the original tranny as well as the foot starter. I don't think the engine mounts were modified, either. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Beh

[old-chevy-truck] dual master cylinder

I would like to put a dual master cylinder in my 55 1st series truck. Has anybody done this and what problems do I expect to come across. I'm doing this for safety reasons. An has anybody put power brake booster on their truck and does the transmission cross-member have to be changed or modifie

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Engine swap Question

The 230 would be good choice for a modern inline engine. Some v8 parts fit it (pistons, bearings, clutch, flywheel, etc.). The bell housing pattern is same as a v8. With a new intake manifold, you can use a 4 barrel carb. HEI distributor is available as bolt in. New engine mounts will have to

Re: [old-chevy-truck] MIG Welder Opinion

From: Kent S. Butler To: old_chevroletgmctru...@yahoogroups.com; old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com; oletrucks Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:21:43 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] MIG Welder Opinion   Fellow ole truckers: Looking for a little guidance.  I want t

RE: [old-chevy-truck] MIG Welder Opinion

Most Community Colleges and Junior Colleges offer night and weekend courses in welding. You might start there before you invest. .bill in corvallis _ From: Kent S. Butler mailto:kent_butler%40sbcglobal.net> > To: old_chevroletgmctru...@yahoogroups.com

[old-chevy-truck] Re: MIG Welder Opinion

Sorry, I guess my email came through blank. I really appreciate all of the feeback that I received.  Now that my head has stopped spinning (I think??), I will head back to the drawing boards.  Classes at the local community college is a great idea and I never thought about thatI will define

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Engine swap Question

On the con side, a 250 or 292 would be better.  On the pro side, V8 conversion mounts should work, since those year cars were designed for either engine. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message including attachments, if any, is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed and

[old-chevy-truck] RED RYDER BLUES - COOLING AND CHARGING SYSTEMS

Howdy Boys and Girls, well, RED RYDER and I made it to Payson Arizona, Thursday, for a weekend of Rodeo; however poor ol' RED RYDER had some serious OVER HEATING problems. A friendly garage mechanic tried to help us out by installing a 160 degree thermostat and a new 7 pound radiator cap, but t

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: initial static timing settings

Nate, That happened to me once 50+ years ago on my 1940 61 cube during my first try at starting it after I finished a rebuild. The whole family was standing there watching. As I was picking myself up off the ground a few feet away my Father, who knew my mistake, said, "Here, I'll start it and

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Engine swap Question

Why not just put in another 235 (or better yet, 261). Everything bolts up, but make sure you put one in with the front motor mount and not the side.  I used a 261 in my 38 and it fit except had to put in timing gear cover with motor mount holes in the front to replace the side mounts. Even the f

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Engine swap Question

The v8 frame mounts could work but you have to offset the engine mount to match. They are not in the same location in factory equipped cars/trucks. There is a V8 frame mount and a 6 cyl. frame mount. Your easiest and fastest way is to put in a 235 or 261 as suggested. The 194, 230, 250 are of