Well I got it done...
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Well I got it done...
Just a basic rebuild. It's a 240 block and head with 300 rotating assembly. It was made in 1967 so there's no smog, plus we don't have smog where we live. The motor isn't completely finished but enough. It has points which is going to be replaced and my rocker arms went missing. I rebuilt this in auto shop class so a couple things got up and walked away. Eventually I'm going to put the dual exhaust on it and straight pipe it. That's about it...
The truck it's going into.
The truck it's going into.
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Nice job! It looks great. Using the 240 head with the 300 bottom end will give you about half a point more compression, and some extra hp. Since you need rockers, you ought to get them for a 75 Chevy C-10 with a 250 I6. It is bolt on, and will increase your rocker ratio from 1.6 to 1.73, giving a bit more hp and valve lift like a mild cam. They should only run about $50.
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yeah I had thought about that but I wanted to know if that would for sure work because I don't want to spend the money and blow this thing up. They're actually cheaper than ford rockers too. So chevy 250 rockers will for sure work on a 240?
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Look, you are a mechanically minded guy. I don't think anyone could tell you 1000% that they will bolt right on w/o any mods, etc. Nor should you rely on what some guy on a forum said. You should do your own research. Go to the forum I mentioned and read from guys who have done it. There are photos posted of a 240 head with the chevy rockers. A good starting place would be to buy just one rocker and check it.
I am not responsible for your engine...you are. Read, research, etc. If you're worried, then don't do it. You decide. I was only trying to offer a suggestion.
Good luck.
I am not responsible for your engine...you are. Read, research, etc. If you're worried, then don't do it. You decide. I was only trying to offer a suggestion.
Good luck.
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No I'm a mechanically inclined girl and I was just asking if therewas anything else I'd have to do. I will research it but I thought asking you wouldbe a good place to start. I'm not sure the name of it but I've always called it Grabber Green. Thanks!!
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wolfie10, welcome to the forum! That is a great looking engine. Congratulations!
My daughter used to love helping me turn wrenches, when she was little. She looked forward to being able to use GOJO and cleaning her hands. She has since stopped and I asked her why? She said she grew up??? Well, I miss her help and I applaud you for being a lady and still enjoying working with mechanics. Keep it up!
My daughter used to love helping me turn wrenches, when she was little. She looked forward to being able to use GOJO and cleaning her hands. She has since stopped and I asked her why? She said she grew up??? Well, I miss her help and I applaud you for being a lady and still enjoying working with mechanics. Keep it up!
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Great work.
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Restorer it's ok and thanks for the info. I will try one and see.
Thank you 1986F150six. I'm the opposite I played with barbies then "grew up" and started working on cars haha. Racing circle track is what got me into it and my dad told me that if I was going to race, I was going to have to work on the car so that's what I do.
Thanks again guys!!
Thank you 1986F150six. I'm the opposite I played with barbies then "grew up" and started working on cars haha. Racing circle track is what got me into it and my dad told me that if I was going to race, I was going to have to work on the car so that's what I do.
Thanks again guys!!
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I love those 80's FlareSides. Best looking trucks ever built (just my opinion). Good choice for the engine. Nothing like an old school inline six to shake things up in a boxy picup truck, especially the Torque minded 300.