| |
Click on image for the lowdown. 
====
| | |
9 members (John Dlugos, Buckeye998, Gray_Ghost, Gdads51, dt235sd, rfs56trk, BCBill, Otto Skorzeny, Dusty53),
236
guests, and
0
robots. | | Key: Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod | | | Forums66 Topics128,101 Posts1,056,172 Members48,436 | | Most Online14,466
Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
| | THANKS!
For helping keep this great
old truck web site
on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 131 Certified Bolt Nut | | Certified Bolt Nut Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 131 | Hey guys, I found a "rebuilt" 283 on Criagslist for $300. I was thinking of taking out my poorly running 250 to swap with the 283. I have the stock 3 spd in my '65 and was wondering what I might be missing to make this engine work. What was the usual tranny behind the 283? Any and all comments are appreciated! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 69 | Sixtyfive, swapping from the 230 or 250 is very easy, if you had the 292 it's a little different. I've done this swap many times on these old trucks. Everything will swap over, including your bellhousing, flywheel, starter, clutch and pressure plate. The 283 may have come with a larger clutch, but if yours is in good shape it should work just fine. The engine mounts are actually the same, they just used a bracket between the six cyl engine block and the V8 mounts. Just unbolt the rubber mounts and bolt them to the V8. The only thing you might need is the clutch linkage ball. On the six it is usually welded to a bracket that bolts to the block. For the V8 you will need a screw-in style linkage ball, and it will screw into the 1/2" hole forward of the oil filter. The 283 should still have the forward hole, some of the newer 305's and 350's only had the rear hole. I think some of the parts stores may still have them in their "help" section.
Other than that all you should need would be exaust. Your fan will be pretty far from the radiator, but unless you let it idle for a long time you shouldn't have a problem. If you do then you may have to find you a shroud or just do away with the fan all together and run an electric fan.
Either way, it really makes a neat swap. Best of luck and if you need any more help just ask.
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 69 | Oh and by the way, make sure the 283 has a clutch pilot bushing in the rear of the crankshaft.
TruckNut
Be kind, courteous, cheerful and helpful - And someone will take advantage of you.
"Quiting smoking is easy, I've done it hundreds of times." Mark Twain
| | |
|
|
| |
