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| | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 84 | Are the distributors on a 1953 GMC and Chevrolet interchangable? I would think so but the changed so many things from the 216 to the 228 I would like to ask the pros.
Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,458 | Yes, more or less. They fit mechanically but may have different advance curves.
Also, in either engine you have to make sure you have the correct gear for the camshaft material you are using (steel or cast iron) to avoid excessive wear.
The GMC 6's use the same cam bearings and cam blanks as the small journal (216/early 235) Chevy engines as well.
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