The major difference between the Canadian Pontiac 261 and the truck 261 (Canadian & USA) is the truck 261 has mechanical/solid lifters and the Pontiac 261 has hydraulic lifters.

The Pontiac 261 might have a different air cleaner than used on a truck.

Someone might know if the 58 and later Canadian Pontiac/truck 261s had the set-up to allow full-flow oil filtration (as available in 58-63 USA 261s).

Someone might know if the Canadian Pontiac 261 had the same front motor mount(s) as used in your truck (what year is your truck)?