stock engines for '61

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by cowboy, Dec 11, 2001.

  1. cowboy

    cowboy Member

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    what are the stock engines for a 1961 c10. I've got a 350 but iknow it's not stock. and does any one know of a saginaw or muncie 4 speed tranny for sale that doesn't have agranny low first gear. the tranny i got has a granny low first gear. thanks ya'll

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  2. cowboy

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    can any one help me find out what the engines were put in a 1961 c10. Thanks ya'll, Cowboy
     
  3. ChevroletC10

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    Hey Cowboy, how's this for ya? I got this data from a parts site called americanclassic.com They have a pretty coll decoding link, you can actually type in your vin # and it will tell you year, model, plant built and production #.

    1961 Engine codes
    Look up another year
    Series Code Cyl CID HP COMP Carb Trans
    Corvair 95 V 6 145 80 8.0:1 2 1-bbl Manual
    Corvair 95 W 6 145 80 8.0:1 2 1 bbl Powerglide
    1/2-Ton J 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    1/2-Ton JB 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Powerglide
    1/2-Ton JC 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    1/2-Ton M 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Manual
    1/2-Ton MA 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Powerglide
    3/4-Ton J 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    3/4-Ton JB 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Powerglide
    3/4-Ton JC 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    3/4-Ton M 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Manual
    3/4-Ton MA 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Powerglide
    1-Ton J 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    1-Ton JC 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    1-Ton M 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Manual
    K1/2-Ton JC 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    K1/2-Ton M 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Manual
    K3/4-Ton JC 6 235 135 8.25:1 1-bbl Manual
    K3/4-Ton M 8 283 160 8.5:1 2-bbl Manual

    If their list is complete you had a big whopping choice of a 235 or 283! :eek: Hope this helps!
     
  4. cowboy

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    thanks for your help. cowboy
     
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    Cool stuff...
     
  6. drabo

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    in 66 they added the 327.
     

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