> Another dumb question: I just got my "new" GMC 55-1
> running, but was surprised to discover it is not a 235
> motor. I already have had to special order a valve
> cover gasket, and am wondering if a 235 would be
> better. What motor should be in this truck? How does
> it compare to the 235?
The only dumb question is the one not asked.... But you might get
some dumb answers!
The 55-1 came standard with the GMC 248. It offered a little more
horsepower than the Chevy 235 and hydraulic lifters. I believe the
over all length of the Jimmy engine is longer than that of the Chevy
also.
Keith Breuer
kbreuer@sgi.net
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