Claude Ramey wrote:
>
> Gene, I'm not sure of the exact years things changed, but I thought all
> chevy trans, bell housing, engine (v8 and in-line) bolt patterns were the
> same from about mid 50's to about '85 or so. My '59 has a '62 283 with the
> bell housing that still uses the rear motor mounts (maybe original 6
> cylinder) and a 4-speed from a 70's Monza or Vega. It all bolts right up. We
> used to and still do swap things around without even thinking if its gonna
> fit. It just does. But then I never worked on a 270 or a 2 ton truck.
> Don't forget the mail archives. search for previous post
> http://www.escribe.com/automotive/american/chevygmtruck
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gene Davis <genedavis@tritel.net>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, July 14, 1999 7:56 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] newer 350 in '58 or '59 GMC
>
> >I hauled a '59 GMC 2(?) ton home over the 4th. I was going to use it
> >for parts for my '58 1/2 T, but after looking it over, I decided its in
> >much to good a' shape to part out. Now my problem.
> >
> >The '58 has a 270 (crank needs ground) engine currently hanging from a
> >hoist. The '59 also has a 270. No carb, rod knocking when shut off in
> >1980. What I would like to do is put a more modern 350 in one of these
> >trucks, but need to know if I can get one that bolts right up to the
> >transmission. Anybody know? What Year/ model 350 engine would I need?
> >It appears that both of my oletrucks have the same transmission. Do you
> >need to change clutch/ bellhousing, or is there a 350 that can use the
> >same clutch/bellhousing. I looked all over the tranny(s), but cant find
> >any numbers. Anybody tell me where to look for the numbers? Anybody
> >tell me anything about any of this? Anybody care? So many questions,
> >I hope I didnt forget any! TIA.
> >
> >This list is great!
> >
> >Gene Davis
> >'58 GMC 1/2 T
> >Napco
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
Thanks for the reply Claude. From what I understand a 235 will bolt
right up to anything I have. Same goes with a 261 or any of the old
chevy 6's. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
The 270 is the biggest 6 avalable then for pickups, bigger than a 270 is
a v-8, again correct me if I'm wrong. I really havent had a of of
experience with this 270 engine, it broke a rod bolt not long after I
got it.
I've been kicking around putting a 350 in the '58 1/2 ton and now that I
have the big truck I'm gonna put a 350 in SOMETHING! Thanks again!
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