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I have a 1946 half ton pickup presently powered by a 216 c.i. engine. My question is, will a later model 250 c.i. engine be a suitable replacement, and bolt up with out any major modifications?
Thank you.
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Not knowing the details of the 250 I would think there will be a lot of adjustment to fit that together, quite possibley everything from fan to road wheel and some of the controls as well.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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In my opinion the 250 was the best 6 cylinder ever. The 230 was the first thin wall cast six with seven main bearings. They put a crank in with longer stroke and a counter weight on every throw to make it 250. To change from 216 you would need to put a newer rear axle with open drive shaft, plus all the other modifications.
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Thank you for your responses. While I will not put it in my “DP” model, I may consider putting it in my “CK” model if it does not get sold.
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