I had a 68 GMC with the V-6 and found it to be a very rough running motor. I
bought it new and kept if for about 50K miles.
I kept thinking I wish I had bought a V8.
"Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net> on 05/23/99 05:55:55 PM
Please respond to "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>
To: STMSymank@aol.com, oletrucks@autox.team.net, QXM77@dundee.net
cc: (bcc: Bob Chansler/Boulder/IBM)
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Will a 292 fit into a 57 with ease?
The 305 V6 was most likely the torquiest motor I ever drove. I had a used (110K
miles) on a 67 GMC 3/4 ton. I put 19 railroad ties in the bed and tied them
down. I drove off like they were never there. The gas milage never did vary. I
got 11 MPG everywhere. There were several posting about a month ago on the 305
V6 but I did not save them. Public service of oklahoma used to use them in the 2
ton line trucks for setting poles. All the torque is developed below 2500 RPM.
Check with your library and you will find that for torque and reliability, this
old motor is hard to beat. Just do not expect to win any races.
Bob Fentress
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From: <STMSymank@aol.com>
To: <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 1999 12:28 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Will a 292 fit into a 57 with ease?
Bob, What is the skinny on a 305 v6? Is it a good torquey motor? Use the old
chevy bell housing and clutch or do I want the Jimmy? and are Motor mounts a
challenge?
Yes, I am the one who refinished the cabinet to balance out the scales and get
permission from the war department .(my wife)
Stan the Man
56napco AND 57 dump truck
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