265

[jmather]

The 56 bus did indeed have a 265. Can antone tell me anything about this motor?
Thanks

 

[chevy56lb]

I'm not sure exactly what it is you want to know about the motor and I'm not much of a nuts & bolts guy myself but here are a couple of links to check out. Maybe they can help point you in the direction you want:

For Specs
http://raceseek.com/chevy_v-8.htm

History of Chevy Engines
http://antiquechevytrucks.com/Content/Engine%20Information/engine_intro_body.htm
http://www.chevytrucks.org/resources/history_of_chevy_trucks.htm

 

[ljw]

the 265 was the predecessor of the the 283,and only the bore is different as far as i remember.read any manual on the 283 and you probably will know anything you want to know about your 265.

 

[jmather]

Great website

 

[jmather]

Is it worth using in my 49 1/2 ton?

 

[ljw]

depends on how many horses you want?? I used a 283 with fuelie heads that was overbored .060,with a big cam,carb,intake,mallory unilite,and msd a6 box for years.It worked ok but I still felt that 250-275 horses was weak.I would go ahead and use a 350 if you are not going to stay stock,but most 350 accessories seem to fit the smaller older motors.I had a new engine built from a 350 which has an advantage-it uses modern chevy heads instead of antique tech.Furthermore- a modern crate engine works well,as long as you get modern accessory brackets instead of the antique stuff that I used.

 

[jmather]

This truck is just a fun truck and I don't want to spend much money so I am trying to use what I have available for cheap. My next question is: Will a T350 fit on the back(Ihave one for free)?
Sorry for All the questions, but this is new to me. The last 15 years have been spent restoring a stock 1953 3100. I don't know much about these "modern" machines.

 

[DrMike]

The 265 and 283 will bolt up to the T350. You may have to modify your driveline and will need to add the tranny mount.

Mike