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| | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 738 | So...my good buddy has the origional 283 that came out of his 1957 Chevy pickup. I have a 1961 1/2 ton 2wd with a 235. Is this feasible? I am looking to do the swap in the garage over the coming winter.
Motor mounts? Steering clearnace? Your thoughts and knowledge would be greatly appreciated!!!
Turbo!!??
Kyle
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity." - George S. Patton My Machine | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | the 61 would have had a 283 as an optional engine, you just have to get original mounts to install it, shouldn't require any modifications .... it should all be shown in the factory assembly manual
Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | Just be aware that nothing from the 235 is compatable with the
V-8. Presuming that you have a stick shift, it has a hydraulic clutch slave cylinder. If this is the case you will need a V-8 belhousing (60-62) with the hydraulic set up.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
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