old chevy inline six question

[Dan Barlow]

I keep thing that's what I'm going to do then a emergency comes up and time is of the essence.

[DanStokes]

Dan, if you get the Jones for an older truck let Russell and/or me find you something down here. There's usually something fairly rust-free with a million miles on it. It'll need suspension and interior work but a decent engine should get you a usable truck. We see 'em all the time here - and not TOO far to haul it back to Indiana. I can meet you half way depending on the timing.

Dan

[Beagle]

ABS is one of those things I rarely think about until I get into the drivers seat of an old truck when it's raining. You should sleep better... us goofing with old tired stuff is one thing, the kid in day to day traffic that seems to get worse every day is another. Sadly, it was probably the exact right choice.

[Dan Barlow]

Besides the chassis.........nothing worth saving. I hate to say it. If someone had hit it it would have knocked the cab off. Then set the tank under the seat from sparks from the cab skipping down the road. 2001 Jimmy bought. I also couldn't get all the drum brakes to work at the same time.Seatbelts, two air bags and four disc brakes. I'm going to rest a lot easier.

[NewEnglandRaceFan]

I'd not scrap the 68.. if anything sell it..

[efi-diy]

Have you considered putting a GM vortec 4200 inline 6 out of a trailblazer in it? They are 275 or 290 HP stock...

[Dan Barlow]

Pulled all live support. Made a deal on a 2001 4x4 S15 series Jimmy. Supposed to do the deal Monday. Hopefully nothing falls thru. Looks like the wife will take it, we'll lone the bravada to the youngest daughter. When she buys a car, I'll make it my winter driver.

[Loren]

Those old 6 cyl can be tough and fun, heres' one i just finished in a '52 5 window.

That is nice...love the detail and plumbing.

[DanStokes]

Those old 6 cyl can be tough and fun, heres' one i just finished in a '52 5 window.

That's the early style "Stovebolt" engine, not the 250/292 style. Pretty motor, though.

Dan

[DanStokes]

I have TONS of spiffy 250 parts - many of the go-faster variety. And 3 engines including the flamer from the race car (really not significantly hurt). I mean, WHY would you take out a groovy six and put in a SBellybuttonC??!! Give a shout! Also have an infrared heater and 2 propane bottles I can lend you. Worth a trip to NC, I think! We'll be happy to put you up.

Dan

[oj]

Those old 6 cyl can be tough and fun, heres' one i just finished in a '52 5 window.

[Dan Barlow]

I'm really looking hard at selling it and a old 4x4 4dr Jimmy that needs a head due to a broken off spark plug . As in nothing but the threaded tube part left to shoot air and gas mixture out with a loud pop. To be honest, I don't want to fix either one of these in my cramped cold garage. I can scrap them both out and get a running 4.3 s10 to get her by till she gets her bonuses from work for moving with them in a month or two. Then when she is done with it I can small block it. When its warmer.

[rightpedal]

Hey Dan
I used a 99 3/4 ton truck flywheel when I swapped the vortec 350 into the 66. I am pretty sure I used a clutch kit specked for the 66. The flywheel was about a $100 at advanced auto and was in stock so we just mocked up everything in the store. I will look around and get the numbers for you.

Steve

[squirrel]

Only sbc 400's and 454's are externally balanced. I think you can get V8 frame mounts from LMC Trucks.

....and 87 and newer 4.3, 305 and 350 chevys. There isn't room on the crank flange for the weight with the one piece seal design, so the flywheel has a weight. It's the same for all 3 of these engines.

[Scott Liggett]

Only sbc 400's and 454's are externally balanced. I think you can get V8 frame mounts from LMC Trucks.