> 1) He wants $125 for the shortblock is this reasonable?
Reasonable, but he's not doing you any favors. With any used engine you are
basically buying a core, unless you personally know it to be a runner.
> 2)will the head off my 53 228 or a 50 248 head that I have fit this
engine?
Yes, some 270s had large port heads, but the 228/248/270 head was
interchangeable on all but 302's
> 3)will this engine fit my truck (53 GMC 1/2 ton) without modification to
my
> truck?
If it's a military block it probably has a big double 5/8 groove damper
pulley. That will interfere with the radiator, fan, and your "sandwich"
motor mount.
> 4)what should I look out for when inspecting this engine?
Does it turn freely? Any rust in the bores? Ridges in the cylinders? If so
plan on a total rebuild - and GMC internal parts are costly. Check to see
if the block is machined for a fuel pump - many military models were
designed for electric pumps only. These things came with 24V electrical
systems, monster starters, air compressors etc. But all of the 228/248
externals will fit.
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> Dustin
> 53 GMC 1/2-long 5-window W/Hydra-matic
> clllsls@aol.com
>
> P.S. I will try to get a good Idea of the stuff he is currently willing to
> sell that relates to this mailing list and post it here when I go back to
> look at the engine.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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