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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 36 | I have a 47 3/4 ton chevy thriftmaster that I want to fix up I have lots of ? on engine swaping. I want to put in a 292chevy but keep my old trans 4speed and my old running gear. I need some kind of adapter or new bellhousing | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Welcome N8dawg, it would be easier to put in a newer stovebolt six, I actually switched to a 261, no issues at all. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 36 | Thanks I think I might have a little trouble with that, I might just keep the 235 I have, but it needs alot of work. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | you can do a 292, however need a mid 50's bell housing with the mounts. You would also need to fab mounts for the engine itself. As stated, a 235 or 261 would be easier (assuming you have the original 216)
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Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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