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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,749 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,749 | If you do decide to use the 283, I'd suggest a few more gears- - - -like maybe a 2 speed rear end, or a Brownie. As I mentioned before, a lugged-down short stroke engine won't get out of its own way. I'd suggest a big block Chevy for doing some serious freight hauling- - - -a 427 or 454. You can find some low mileage big blocks in retired motorhomes. Jerry
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