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| | | | Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 164 | I have a 1960 261 in my '53 3100 and want to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds to clean and paint them. Can anyone help me identify the correct gaskets for replacement? Part numbers? I'm having trouble identifying my engine on the NAPA online site. Thanks
~Denny 1953 Chevy 3100 w/1960 261 cid, 848 head | Weber 32/36 progressive 2 barrel carb. | Three on the tree & 3:55 torque tube | 12 V w/Gener-Nator & 6 V starter In the Gallery Forum1998 Chevy Suburban 350 ci awd/4wd | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,837 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,837 | Use a gasket set for a full-pressure oiled 235 (1954-62)- - - -it's identical.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 164 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2014 Posts: 164 |
~Denny 1953 Chevy 3100 w/1960 261 cid, 848 head | Weber 32/36 progressive 2 barrel carb. | Three on the tree & 3:55 torque tube | 12 V w/Gener-Nator & 6 V starter In the Gallery Forum1998 Chevy Suburban 350 ci awd/4wd | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,837 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,837 | The only major difference I can think of would be the head gasket. The 261 gasket will have a larger cylinder bore size (3 3/4" instead of 3 9/16") and vent holes in the gasket between cylinders for the "steam holes" in the block and head. Other stuff like intake/exhaust, valve cover, fuel pump, etc. should interchange with a 235.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | I have a 1960 261 in my '53 3100 and want to remove the intake and exhaust manifolds to clean and paint them. . . . Thanks Use a gasket set for a full-pressure oiled 235 (1954-62)- - - -it's identical.
Jerry The only major difference I can think of would be the head gasket. . . . Other stuff like intake/exhaust, valve cover, fuel pump, etc. should interchange with a 235.
Jerry Besides the 235/261 head gaskets being different: To be safe, go with a 1956 and later 235/261 gasket/set. The 1954/55 sets might come with the earlier water pump gaskets (although, I have bought 235/261 gasket sets that included both styles of water pump gaskets). Also, 54/55st truck oil pan gaskets are different from 55-2nd and later oil pan gaskets (but, again, I have bought 235/261 gasket sets that included both styles of of pan gaskets). | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | use the remflex gaskets for the intake/exhaust, they are about $35, and worth every penny. I haven't actually used them on the truck, but I have used it on many other applications, the absolute best, bar none. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 2,074 | I just installed Remflex intake/exhaust on my '54 235 in flatbed, so far they are great. Just shop around for good price, mine came from Summit. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Remflex gasket bulk material only comes in large pieces for my 503, so I had to make own set, hope it seals well, will comment after I get it going.
Ed
'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.
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