Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret.
.. I change mine over to v-8's. It's a better engine if you want to get out & drive.
There is nothing wrong with running a 235 if that's what you want, it will take you anywhere a V8 will just perhaps not quite as fast.
I put about 8,000 miles on the 235 in a 52 1 ton pickup in under a month, never once did I wish it was a V8...

I've heard good things about Jasper rebuilds too.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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