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| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 139 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 139 | Any recommendations on where to get rebuild parts for the 235 & 261? Has anyone used the kit from Egge? Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,901 | Most of my 270 rebuild came from them as my machinist/engine rebuilder(@ one time they did 30K rebuilds a year in his shop) ordered the parts. I figure that as anyone with the experience doing that many and for as long as he's done it, he knows enough to at least avoid the problem suppliers... So I wouldn't worry about it.
Give me ambiguity
or give me something else
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | you can't go wrong with egge. They may not have high performance parts, but they are the real thing. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 | Just be sure that you order a 235 OR a 261 overhaul
kit, there is a difference between the two. The
difference is in the head gasket. Do not put a 235
head gasket on a 261, or you will be in serious
trouble.
Last edited by GMC Guy; 02/16/2013 4:00 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 139 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 139 | Thanks for the input. I've got both a 235 and 261 to do. Not looking to build a race engine, just want to squeeze some extra HP out of 'em.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 608 | Not only are the head gaskets different between the 235/261,as mentioned above,ie additional steam holes on the 261 between the siamesed cyl bores,so are the Torque Sequences for the Head Bolts!
If you,re gonna do it you,re self,
Pay Attention to that!
Regards,
steve sr.
Last edited by steve sr; 02/16/2013 10:21 PM. Reason: spelling/clarity
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 139 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 139 | Egge also has the Best brand gaskets. I'm planning on a complete rebuild so I'll most likely get everything from Egge. Thinking I'll go .040 over on the pistons. From everything I've read it sounds as if the stock cam is fine. Any thoughts on that?
I really appreciate all the advise.
This is my first complete engine rebuild (other than a 350 many years ago) so anything else you all can suggest is welcome. | | |
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