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| | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 Member | | Member Joined: May 2004 Posts: 204 | I've got a '66 C10 w/ the 250 and 4 spd. setup. It runs excellent but I have a question for the future of it. I also have a nice running '56 261 that I've stored away. If my 250 ever gives up on me then how hard/easy would it be to put the 261 in it? Or would you guys trade the 261 for another 250 and 4 spd. for a spare setup?
Mike | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 24601 | | 24601 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,721 | Hey Mike! Isn't the 261 an older motor than the 250??
At any rate, if you don't get any answer, you might try asking this in the Engine and Driveline Forum.
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~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 313 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 313 | Hey, Mike.
It is pretty hard to kill one of those in-line sixes. Several years ago, some guy at a junkyard in Connecticut told me that they had a '65 come in with a blown engine. It still had gas in the tank, and they decided to run the engine (with no oil) and put a rock on the gas pedal. Guess what happened. It wailed for at least an hour before running out of gas!!!
That 250 probably has a long way to go, so don't worry about it too much.
Doug 57. | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | ^^ haha funny story. the wonders of a six... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 128 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 128 | The 261 is a tough fit, all mounts and the bellhousing are different, not a simple swap. If you want to stay with a 6 and want some power track down a 292, it bolts right in and the power will surprise you. John | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | mike sent you an e mail thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | 261 is longer, wider, and heavier.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,820 |  292 punched to 302 would be the way to go!!
"Truckin' Around .......... Since 1937!" My name is Joe and I am addicted to Classic Country Music. I just can't hep myself.Operators are standing by to take your calls! Now cruising in the Passing Lane | | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | Hey Mike did you get that e. mail?  | | |
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