Hi Paul,
I have a 261 which I really appreciate but, the cost of rebuilding was
considerably higher than for a 235. Pistons, cam and I forget what else,
were higher. It does run great and has a bunch of power with stock intake
and exhaust.
I will probably pull it out of my '58 Fleetside and put it in my '50
Suburban. I will then hot rod it a bit with headers and a four barrel
intake. I will put a 350/700r4 in the pickup.
Stephen
----- Original Message -----
From: <Hudson29@aol.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 1999 1:07 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Dat Ole Slippery Slope's Got Me
> There is a song in this debacle somewhere, and it could well be sung
to
> the tune of "Ole Rockin' Chair." I can hear it in my mind's ear now with
> Louis Armstrong and Jack Teagarden trading lines. I suppose I should
really
> wait until I get some time to plastigage the rod and front main bearings
> before I say too much, but what fun would that be to have actual facts
rather
> than just half-baked fears to speculate on? The facts and fears as they
stand
> right now:
>
> 1. This was a sweet running motor in a trusted oletruck list member's
AD
> as recently as Dec. 98. It achieved 22 mpg in a '50 3100.
>
> 2. Cleaning and inspection following disassembly showed many minor
> problems needing correction.
>
> 3. The interior of the crankcase, while wonderfully free of sludge for
a
> non-filtered engine, proved to have some contamination from particulate
> matter, possible old gaskets and sealer. The oil galleries must be assumed
to
> be at least partially plugged.
>
> 4. Some of the mains look battered and worn although still within
spec.
>
> 5. The main caps may or may not have been rendered unserviceable by
> filing.
>
> 6. The portion of the No. 1 bore that can be seen shows a coating of
rust
> below the ring wear area.
>
> 7. The condition of the pistons and rings is unknown, but given the
> conditions of the mains, one must fear the worst. Compression is also
unknown.
>
> 8. The cam is worn, at least on the fuel pump lobe.
>
> 9. The oil pump screen shroud has fatigue cracks and will probably
come
> adrift at some point.
>
> 10. The cylinder head is supposed to have been recently done with the
> hardened valve seats. I have not removed it for inspection.
>
> Ruminations:
>
> A. This motor, if it is to see long service needs a complete overhaul.
>
> B. The motor could probably be pressed into short term service as it
is.
>
> C. The cost to overhaul this 235 appear to be identical to the larger
> 261. I intend to drive on freeways hauling motorcycles with the
> air-conditioning on. The 261 is more desirable for that intended use.
>
> D. The best solution might be to button up the 235 and use it as it is
> while beginning a search for a rebuildable 261, the motor I would really
> rather have anyway.
>
> I think that about sums up the situation as it sits right now. Have I
> missed something? Any comments or suggestions? Anybody got a good
rebuildable
> 261 for sale in SoCal?
>
> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com
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