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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 | I'm having the engine rebuilt in my 1950 GMC one ton, my mech.has replaced the valves with valves from a 283 cu.in. chevy. Has any one heard of this before? He changed the valve seats from 30 degs. to 45 degs. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Whatever fits is OK, they are all the same, unless something different like Na cooled, etc.
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.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | It’s fine, Hotrod Lincoln talks about the upgrade all the time. Sounds like you have found a good inline 6 mechanic.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,451 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,451 | forman Easy to do,would use the valves with the hard buttons on the stem more durable. | | |
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