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Originally Posted by abranz
Hello, I've had my 53 for nearly 40yrs and the 235 has cracked. Engine shops in Spokane are not very interested in it and the prices they quote me ($3000)make me shy away also. I've looked for used, running 235's but they range from 700-1200 with zero documentation on miles, maintenance, or rebuild histories. Basically buying a core for that amount doesn't do much for me either. They could be cracked also for all I know or have other issues.
I have a 69 1/2 ton with a 250, manual 4 speed that's complete. I am interested in having the 250 rebuilt for my 53 but I've read for days that it may be too long and I will need custom engine side and transmission mounts. How hard of a swap is this? I can't see how I can move my radiator any further forward with the latch cowling there.
I've obviously enjoyed the truck and would like to put my efforts toward a reliable engine I can get parts for easily without costing a body part. Any help or suggestions very appreciated. Anthony
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Having done this swap with a 292, the difference in 292 and 250 is the deck height and motor mount placement
You will need to make side mounts and they are available aftermarket and they need to be 230 or 250 mounts, 292 has different mounting pads.
You do not move the bell cross member but will need to modify it to accept 55-59 truck rear mounts.
It will work with a 4 spd from the donor truck
Original clutch pedal can be made to work
You will need a driveshaft and different rear or use the original trans and torque tube
The new bell needs to be out of a truck not a car,