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jimmy 07-24-2005 17:00:29 68.113.204.192 15168 Report to Moderator	how can i find the correct motor for my 1961 chevy stepside truck vin # 1c144k126080 c-conv. cab 1-model/year 44-? k-? 12-windsheild cowl this cant be right!!!!aaarrrgghh!! what am i reading wrong? [Reply]  [Send Email]
Gary (Ont) 08-31-2005 23:51:05 206.47.243.43 15900 Report to Moderator	Re: 1961 engine in reply to jimmy, 07-24-2005 17:00:29   Believe it or not I have a complete (pan to carb) 235 with 3 spd. tran out of a '61 chev 1/2 ton. It ran when it was pulled and has been on my engine rack for years. Never found a project for it yet. I'd sell if your interested, but you'd have to pick it up here. (20 miles SE of Windsor Ont.)   [Reply]  [Send Email]
John in Nebraska 07-25-2005 19:10:19 209.74.225.194 15186 Report to Moderator	Re: 1961 engine in reply to jimmy, 07-24-2005 17:00:29   A step side? So you have a half ton or a three quarter ton? six bolt wheels or eight bolt wheels? Either way, most of these trucks used the 235c.i. Chevy Six. used from 1962 back to roughly 1952, in cars and small trucks. Or you can put in about whatever you want, that engine compartment is pretty good sized. If you surf the classic chevy sites, you'll find break downs of your vehicles serial no. Don't bother general motors, they care about today and tomorrow, not what was built 45 years ago.   [Reply]  [No Email]
jimmy 07-25-2005 19:59:14 68.113.204.192 15188 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: 1961 engine in reply to John in Nebraska, 07-25-2005 19:10:19   thanks for the reply my problem is the 235 sets back about three inches off the cross member, doest seem to fit properly it works fine though. i do know that it comes out of 1967 (the 235) you think thats why it doesnt fit properly? also its a six lug, i/2 ton . if i went with a 283 do you think it would affect the point value? other than the motor and tranny all numbers match. i appreciate the advise. thanks jimmy   [Reply]  [Send Email]
John in Nebraska 07-26-2005 08:13:48 209.74.227.248 15194 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: 1961 engine in reply to jimmy, 07-25-2005 19:59:14   In 1963 the engine was changed considerably, block, everything, if you have a 1967 engine, its a 230 or a 250, maybe a 292. motor mount location, bell housing, all was changed, without modifying things, you'll have to find a 235 engine, from a 62 or older vehicle. The car engines will fit too. may have to watch the oil pan sump, on some engines, may not clear your cross member. john   [Reply]  [No Email]
jimmy 07-25-2005 18:41:34 68.113.204.192 15184 Report to Moderator	Re: 1961 engine in reply to jimmy, 07-24-2005 17:00:29   chevy is a pain in the butt. who knows how to find the right motor without a motor?   [Reply]  [Send Email]