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Swap out 235 for 261
#218609 09/08/11 07:07 PM
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Iv've got the original 235 babbit pounder in my '51 Deluxe running great. I have run across a good running 261 out of a '57 Chevy truck for a very reasonable price. If the ole' 235 should happen to hatch, would the 261 be a viable swap? How reasonable, moneywise, is the 261 to rebuild?
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Re: Swap out 235 for 261
StoveboltSteve #218613 09/08/11 07:58 PM
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About the only modification would be to drill motor mount bolt holes at the bottom of the front mounting plate....and the water pump change over kit.
Would guess a rebuild job would be in the area of $2000.00

Gene Schneider
Re: Swap out 235 for 261
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A big plus for opting for the 261 is full pressure to the oil filter. Plus a heap more power.
Charlie computer

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