Since I started this thread, I found and rebuilt a 261 engine found out of a 1962 2 ton truck. It was a stock bore with all the extras plus it had the correct rochester B carb on it too. Here is a pic of it and the truck now has about 200 miles on the new power plant.

Here is a vid of it running - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bli-VW32ADE

Really happy with this powerplant. I did use a waterpump relocation bracket from Pre68 Dave to put the waterpump in its correct location.

Thanks for looking,

Steve
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Last edited by Peggy M; 08/26/2023 11:58 PM.
1953 Chevrolet 3100
261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery
Video of the 261 running

1964 GMC 1000
305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration