- 1. [oletrucks] 1946 chevy 3/4 ton (score: 1)
- Author: "Robert Gahley" <robertwolf1@msn.com>
- Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 12:09:56 -0600
- O.K. GUYS I HAVE A 46 3/4 TON . IT IS A STACK BODY BED WITH A DUMP. I NEED MORE POWER, IT IS ALL ORIGINAL DOWN TO THE 216 ENGINE. THE TRANSMISSION GRINDS IN EVERY GEAR, EVEN WHEN I DOUBLE CLUTCH. I W
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- 2. Re: [oletrucks] 1946 chevy 3/4 ton (score: 1)
- Author: K50Chevy@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 01:33:17 EDT
- How many miles are on the 216? Would rebuilding the engine and transmission give you the power you need? I'm kind of a lead foot, so I'm always going to lean towards the V 8. Installing a V 8 is not
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- 3. RE: [oletrucks] 1946 chevy 3/4 ton (score: 1)
- Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@buttecounty.net>
- Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 22:40:24 -0700
- The 216 is a "low speed engine" because it uses Babbitt bearings (vice more modern "insert" bearings) and is . . . Gutless. With the stated criteria of "near original" and "stick shift," I'd suggest
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