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Re: [oletrucks] 261 engine.

To: Jack Halton <safesix@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 261 engine.
From: New Mexico Jim <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2000 14:25:09 -0600
which model 261 is better? I don't care about an oil filter. My non filtered 
one has just done well without any filter at all. I read somewhere that is one 
is better for hopping up than the other and not, because of the filter ordeal.

Jack Halton wrote:

> All 261 are full pressure, in the sense that that the crankshaft has insert 
>main and rod bearings, for full pressure lubrication from the oil pump (no dip 
>and splash)...But only the '58 - '62 261's have provision for full pressure 
>remote oil filters. Earlier models use only a cannister (bypass) filter, or 
>none at all. Even the '58 - '62 261's may not have the hoses and filer head 
>installed, but the fittings are there.
>
> ------Original Message------
> From: "William M. Schickling" <wschick1@twcny.rr.com>
> To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: September 30, 2000 3:50:47 PM GMT
> Subject: [oletrucks] 261 engine.
>
> I have been e-mailing someone about a 261 engine. Are all 261's full oil
> pressure ? Is this truly the engine to get if you're going to upgrade from a
> 216 ?
>
> Bill Schickling
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> Jack Halton
> 51 GMC 1/2 ton
> Winter Park FL
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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