It is a 59, and I believe that it does. It looks like this graphic:

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1959trucksup/59ctsms0803.html

I am sure there are some crusty bits, and odds are the motor is junk like everyone is saying. I had to tap the stuck lifters and valves loose with a hammer, at least one of the rods may be slightly bent.

That being said, if I can get it to fire, I am going to run it long enough to get warm, then shut down, drain the oil, and change the filter (which I already bought). If it runs, great, I am ahead of the game. If not, it was a good hands on learning experience for me, and I will either re-build, or put my fathers motor in. Actually, I think I will put my fathers motor in so I can drive the truck and work on other things, and rebuild the existing motor for the long term.

Originally Posted by JW51
Does this 261 have full flow filtration? Would suspect there could still be some crusty bits hiding somewhere. Having the full flow in place might catch some of the bigger ones.

Last edited by Patagoniadave; 04/05/2017 9:58 PM.
1959 Chevy Viking. Belonged to my Great Grandfather