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Re: [oletrucks] CAT diesel in a '55 2 ton

To: Brian _ <pkupman57@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] CAT diesel in a '55 2 ton
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Oct 2000 08:04:19 -0400
There is a good chance that 235 is a 261. Check the casting #'s.

Grant
50 Chevy 3100
52 GMC 150

Brian _ wrote:

> hello list,
> i will soon be aquireing a 1955 Chevy 6400. it has the original, non-oil
> burning, smooth running, instantly started, 235 with oil filter in it. i
> wish to eventually replace this engine with a older straight 6 CAT diesel
> with mechanical injectors. how difficult would it be to put this engine into
> this truck? i can make my own engine mounts from 1/2" steel plate, but will
> i have to modifiy the cab, fenders, frame? also, can i mate a th350 to the
> 235? how bout the CAT?
> thanks for your help.
> Brian M
> Atwater, CA
> '57 Chevy 3200
> '00 Dodge Neon
> '46 Willys CJ-2A
> '55 Chevy 6400 (comming soon to a lawn near you)
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