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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 84 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 84 | I know a 235 and 261 will cleanly swap into place where my 216 came out. What about a 292. Will I be able to bolt it right in without changing my 3 on the tree etc. I want to upgrade while keeping everything else original. Any thoughts. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,094 | nope , 292 has side mounts
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,783 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,783 | Virtually everything is different, bellhousing, clutch linkage, motor mounts, electrical system (12 volt), exhaust system, and you'll need a heavier-duty radiator to handle the extra heat load of nearly 100 extra cubic inches.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | The swap you are considering is more difficult but it can be done. Another contributor on this board has done it. Try a search of 292 and see what hits you get. I even thought about this swap about a year ago. See here.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 637 | The 292 will fit but with a lot of work. You need new motor mount brackets, move the radiator forward a few inches, clutch linkage, throttle linkage, and a bunch of small stuff, but it will be a great engine for your 51. With the right bell housing you will be able to use the stock rear engine mounts. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | see photo link below
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 28 | Another option would be to find a 270 or 302 GMC. Still have to contend with some mods but not nearly as many as the 292 swap. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,966 | Caroline & Jim, that is one clean install of a 292 in a A-D pickup. Very Cool!! Lode51, I am still thinking about the same swap. I move pretty slow tho, so you'll probably get yours done before I do. So take and post lots of pictures. Good luck. 
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