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Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights

To: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>,
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:55:42 -0700
Several years go I saw a 48 Chevy Suburban with a 3.9L Cummins. (I think in
Custom Classic trucks). It looked like he had room for two more cylinders.
Very nice job. Originally had a TH400, later put in a 700R4.  Bob K


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@buttecounty.net>
To: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>;
"Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 12:50 PM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Engine Weights


> If you run through the numbers (i.e., ~andy.2.jpg; ~andy3.jpg), you get
> a better idea of the jeep itself.  It is a '40 flat-fendered!  I am
> amazed!
>
> Robert T.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob KNOTTS [mailto:raknotts@qwest.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 12:35 PM
> To: Gary Perry; Thomas, Robert; Steve Hanberg; oletrucks
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
>
>
> Just found this photo, and had to share. This is a 3.9L Cummins in a
> Jeep. Looks
> factory!!http://montanajeepframes.com/customer/andy/andy7.jpg Bob K
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>
> To: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>; "Thomas, Robert"
> <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>;
> "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 8:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
>
>
> > Bob, those GMC engines are HUGE and HEAVY! I doubt it would be a good
> > choice, and NO parts hardly for them. I've owned the smaller 305's and
>
> > had problem with parts.
> >
> >   In your search for a "different" alternative driveline for an AD,
> > you Surely come up with some weird ideas!!  Why not buy  a GMC with
> > nice six
> and
> > be Happy?  OR, maybe a Toyota or something, that would be an oddball
> > to
> me.
> > Just don't park it in my driveway! HA!
> >
> > G. L. Grumpy's
> > Old Iron Ranch
> > Huntington, IN 46750
> > AD trucks and MM tractors
> > ----- 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 12:55 PM
> > 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
> 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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