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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 41 | Will a 53 228 gmc fit in 48 chevy. Truck | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_swap2_302.htmI think the 228/248/270/302 are the same length? Maybe someone will comment/confirm. It looks like they can be "interchanged". Someone will have to confirm that the 228 clutch housing will work, or if you will have to change to your 1953 Chevrolet truck clutch housing. Most likely, you will have to use the 228 clutch assembly. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,714 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,714 | The GMC is longer by about 1 inch. The front motor mount has to move forward. The radiator also will need to be moved.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 41 | Just found a 228 so I was just pondering swapping the old babbit bearing 235. I have a 292 but thinking it might need to much modifications to make it fit. That maybe the 228 would be easier | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Think again.
The 228 is 2" longer.
Do search there's plenty of info on them both.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | 292 would be as long as any GMC. Need to move the radiator into the radiator support(grille support). Several px here, look through last month's posts.
Parts are just as aviable for a 302 as a 228, so, may as well get more displacement.
Ed
Last edited by EdPruss; 03/02/2016 3:29 AM.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 793 Former BMW Rider | | Former BMW Rider Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 793 | The PO of my truck put a GMC 228 in my 1947 3100. The hood latch upper panel (shroud) was notched out an inch or so. The original three speed is still in the truck. It's a doable swap.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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