Striaght six 230

[1971c10La]

I need some opinions i found a striaght six 230 for 100$ the guy said it was running but he just put in a fresh rebuild engine in his truck and didnt need it but my question is is it worth 100$ how hard would it be to put it in a 1971 c10 that had a 350 by the way its toast an well a 3-speed TH350 or a TH200 automatic transmission bolt up to the 230 engine transmission is out of a 83 oldsmobile delta 88 any help at all please thanks

[1971c10La]

Originally Posted by 1971c10La

I need some opinions i found a striaght six 230 for 100$ the guy said it was running but he just put in a fresh rebuild engine in his truck and didnt need it but my question is is it worth 100$ how hard would it be to put it in a 1971 c10 that had a 350 by the way its toast an well a 3-speed TH350 or a TH200 automatic transmission bolt up to the 230 engine transmission is out of a 83 oldsmobile delta 88 any help at all please thanks

Sorry forgot pic

[68panelman]

See if he'll let you take some time doing a compression test. If it comes with all accessories, and cylinders all check out, go for it. It should be a direct bolt in, same bellhousing bolt pattern, but you will have to get some a/t brackets if they don't come with the six deal

[1971c10La]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

See if he'll let you take some time doing a compression test. If it comes with all accessories, and cylinders all check out, go for it. It should be a direct bolt in, same bellhousing bolt pattern, but you will have to get some a/t brackets if they don't come with the six deal

No accessories come with it and not trying to sound dumb but whats a/t brackets

[68panelman]

A/T, "automatic transmission". It's a question, theirs no dumb here. That's what forums are about

[1971c10La]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

A/T, "automatic transmission". It's a question, theirs no dumb here. That's what forums are about

One more question what about a drive shaft stock should fit right?

[sawyerrm]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

? . . there's no dumb here. That's what forums are about

That sentiment, shared by you and others, is greatly appreciated

[Mrturner1]

Originally Posted by sawyerrm

That sentiment, shared by you and others, is greatly appreciated

It sure is! Especially by us rookies who ask LOTS of dumb questions lol

[68panelman]

You would have to measure your transmissions to answer that one

[68panelman]

A short tail TH350 will match the manual 3spd length more or less. The driveshaft will take up any in or out slack

[1971c10La]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

A short tail TH350 will match the manual 3spd length more or less. The driveshaft will take up any in or out slack

Thanks for the help