Are you swapping for a 265 because you have one or for more power? If so, consider that a 261 is only four cubic inches less and at usable truck RPM (say 2500) has just about as much torque. And it's a way easier swap.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.