David, I have just finished installing a 292 / Turbo 350 in my 1955 1st.
The motor is longer, but it will fit. I used a set of motor mounts and
bought the headers from the same place, This turned out to be the biggest
mistake of the whole project. The headers work great, but the way the
mounts were made the front header ends about 1" from the top of the mount.
I had to make another left motor mount,so I could use the headers.
Everything else worked out pretty easy. I used an electric fan in front of
the radiator. This truck is my daily driver and I have had no problems with
it.
Thanks, David
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> From: David G Shier <dshier@rmi.net>
> To: Antonio R. Tijerino <antonio@innercite.com>
> Cc: Ole Trucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 292 Engine.
> Date: Monday, August 09, 1999 12:17 PM
>
> Antonio, I have a 292 and 350 Hydramatic in my 48 and although have not
> tried it on the Highway much yet we expect it to be quite strong. We did
> put in a bigger cam, long tube headers and 4 barrel manifold also.
>
> Good luck!
> Dave Shier
> www.mtntown.com
>
> "Antonio R. Tijerino" wrote:
>
> > Is the 292 engine physically larger than the 235 and 261 engines. Has
> > any member of the list installed a 292 in a AD truck? Problems? Advise?
> > Front motor mount vs side motor mount issues? Bell housing same as
> > 235/261?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Antonio,
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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