I'm looking for ideas for an upgrade for my 46 2-ton. I have a modern brake system with disc brakes. I say this because I would like to add a little RPM so that I can do 60-65 MPH. I can comfortably go 50-55 right now unloaded and flat ground. I am smoking a good amount and would just rebuild, but I have the original non pressurized rods in my 235. I know that the later 235-261 engines would be an option, just looking for some other ideas. My criteria would be
-gas engine
-not a modern V8. Or even an old V8 as it seems to common and easy
-looks somewhat original
-Staying with a 6 cylinder? Or at least 6 cylinders on each side...
I have been thinking about a V12 Seagrave engine from the time period. I could see someone needing to do an engine upgrade in the early 50's and using one of these engines from a retired firetruck.
Thoughts?
I am hoping to keep driving the truck this summer and pull it apart this winter to either rebuild or replace. I work this truck in my business and will continue to do so. It is not restored and probably won't be. It is a solid cool old truck that is used to haul stuff from time to time. My heaviest load was a couple months ago. 6000 lbs. of scrap metal. It was struggling a little, but still did the job!
