The 261 was exclusively a heavy truck engine and was never available in
Novas. Check casting numbers on the Inliners web site - Some later 261 (and
235 ) blocks had side mounts, others used front mounts. Neither require a
separate crossmember, mounts are on the frame.
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Antonio R. Tijerino <antonio@innercite.com>
To: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 1999 12:39 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] 261 Engine
> Still on the search for an engine. I might be able to come by a 261 out
> of Nova, I did not know that Novas had 261s, I always understood that
> Novas come only with 180cid and 250cid, please correct me if I am wrong.
> Anyway, if this engine that I may be able to get is a 261. How much
> involved is this swap?. I understand that they are about the same size
> as a 235, but with side motor mounts. I assume that I should be able to
> use the original 235 bell housing and transmission. How about engine
> mounts? Do I need a side mount cross member? or Can I put the front
> motor mounts out of the 235?
> I know that there have been some member of the list that have done this
> swap? Any advice and guidelines?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Antonio,
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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