The GMC 228 engine has insert bearings and full pressure oiling. GMC had
full pressure since I believe 1937 or 38. GMC manuals are a little hard
to come by. They are probably best left stock internally. The valves and
seats can be changed but I'm not so sure it is necessary for normal every
day use.
Most people prefer more horse and speed for daily driver. I like the old six
and taking it easy. I have a big six (CHevy 292) by the previous owner but
have a couple 228 engines to rebuild to take it back to original. Will not
go with original trans and rear end. Prefer the open drive and higher gear
ratio.
Dave Handley
51 GMC 5 window
Houston, TX
----- Original Message -----
From: Bruce and Deb <poordebru@skyenet.net>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 9:59 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 1951 GMC 228 engine
> Question fellow truckers. Good for a daily driver? Has only 40000 miles on
> it! Does it have babbet bearings? Any good repair manuals for this engine?
> Where do I start? Do valves need to be hardened? Any way for more
> horsepower, gas milage and to make it more dependable than it already is?
> Thanx for your help!
> Also- if anyone has a 1951 1/2 ton would be interested in hearing what
> modifications you have made to your truck and what donors it came from.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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