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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 old truck heaven | | old truck heaven Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 | Hi: I am interested in finding out if a 292 CI chevy engine from 1962-65 chevy truck will fit into my 1942 Chevy 3/4 ton. Is the block the same length as the 216 I have in there now?
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Brian | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,228 | No, the 292 is about the same height as the 235/261 but will be a few inches longer. The 292 will also be about 19% lighter. You will have to move the radiator forward or cut the firewall and set the engine back. You should also know the motormounts, crossmembers, transmission, and driveline will all have to be changed. Joe | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 95 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 95 | Repguy, I put a 292 into a 54 6100 recently. The transmission bolted right up to the bell housing. I did not have to change the clutch or the cross member. I cut the side motor mount perches out of the truck that I got the engine from and cut them down to fit the narrower frame of the 54. Because the PO had cut out the radiator frame allI had to do was bolt the radiator onto the front side of the frame. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 | Umm...according to some original GM information in Santucci's book, the L22 I6 is actually 2"-3" shorter in length than the earlier Stovebolt engine. The 292 is about the same height as a Stovebolt engine, while the 194/230/250 is a few inches shorter in height. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 164 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 164 | The 292s were built for many more years as industrial (irrigation) engines. I suspect you could still buy a brand new one from GM. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 old truck heaven | | old truck heaven Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 | Thanks to all responders.
I would like to find a good 292 with a 4 speed transmission. Good running working condition oir a rebuilder....anyone have a lead on one?
Thanks again. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,571 | Try the swap meet area below on the main forums page. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 70 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 70 | I've got a good 292 in the swap meet section. | | |
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