Need more than a 3/4 ton pick up to carry it!! Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <bill.hanlon@hp.com>
To: "Devin Ranger" <devin_ranger@yahoo.com>; "Bob KNOTTS"
<raknotts@qwest.net>; "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 1:08 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
Different? That would be the V-12 version. Two of these puppies end to
end.
-----Original Message-----
From: Devin Ranger [mailto:devin_ranger@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 2:39 PM
To: Bob KNOTTS; oletrucks
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
Bob,
The 6066 GMC list is an outstanding resource for GMC
V6 enthusiasts:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/6066_GMC_Truck/
I had considered something similar (TF truck). I have
a 305 V6 on an engine dolly in my garage -- it is one
heavy son of a gun.
It would definately be different.
Drew
--- Steve Hanberg <steve@OldSub.com> wrote:
> I don't know much about those V-6's, but the reason
> I bought the 454 might
> be a valid reason for you to reconsider.
>
> I have a Buick 430, which was the predecessor of the
> 455. It cost me
> nothing and I liked the idea of putting a big GM
> motor that wasn't a Chevy
> in my GMC.
>
> But it appears I'll have more than twice as much
> money tied up in fixing
> that motor than I would in the 454 I paid $100 for.
> And there isn't
> anything serious wrong with the 430 that I know of.
> My fear with one of
> those old V-6's is that it would cost a fortune to
> make usable, and then
> when something broke it could be out of service for
> years while you search
> for parts...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
> To: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@buttecounty.net>;
> "Steve Hanberg"
> <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 10:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
>
>
> Thanks. The reason I was asking is I was wondering
> if it would be feasible
> to put a GMC 401 V-6 in a 1951- GMC pick up. I think
> the V-6's weighed
> 800-900 lbs. Bob K
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@buttecounty.net>
> To: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks"
> <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 10:04 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
>
>
> > Gents:
> >
> > In response to "What does a big block ( 454) Chevy
> engine weigh? That
> > is, with accessories? Thanks. Bob K"
> >
> > Try this link:
> http://www.classictruckshop.com/engine_sizes.asp
> >
> > You will find the following information set out in
> a more read-able
> > form.
> >
> > Engine Measurements
> > C.I.D. Width Length Height Weight Sump Location
> Starter Location
> > Chevrolet
> > 262-400 26" 28" 27" 575 lbs. Rear Right
> > 396-454 28" 30.5" 29" 685 lbs. Rear Right
> > Ford
> > 221-351W* 24" 29" 27.5" 460 lbs. Front Right
> > 351-400 C/M 24.5" 29" 28.5" 550 lbs. Front Right
> > 429-460** 27" 30" 29" 720 lbs. Front Right
> > 352-427 FE# 27" 32" 29" 625 lbs. Front Right
> > 4.6L SOHC 28.7" 28" 26" 600 lbs. Front Right
> > 4.6L DOHC 30" 28" 30" 576 lbs. Front Right
> > Chrysler
> > 273-360 24" 29" 27" 550 lbs. Front Left
> > 361-440 29.5" 30" 29" 670 lbs. Front Left
> > 426 Hemi 29" 32" 32" 690 lbs. Middle Left
> >
> > * 351W height to carburetor pad is 23.75",
> 289-302 height to top of
> > pad is 20.75".
> > Length for all is with short serpentine water
> pump
> > ** Except Boss 429
> > # Except 427 SOHC
> > D Width is valve cover to valve cover. Height is
> to top of valve
> > covers.
> > 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
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