I don't know much about those V-6's, but the reason I bought the 454 might
be a valid reason for you to reconsider.
I have a Buick 430, which was the predecessor of the 455. It cost me
nothing and I liked the idea of putting a big GM motor that wasn't a Chevy
in my GMC.
But it appears I'll have more than twice as much money tied up in fixing
that motor than I would in the 454 I paid $100 for. And there isn't
anything serious wrong with the 430 that I know of. My fear with one of
those old V-6's is that it would cost a fortune to make usable, and then
when something broke it could be out of service for years while you search
for parts...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob KNOTTS" <raknotts@qwest.net>
To: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@buttecounty.net>; "Steve Hanberg"
<steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
Thanks. The reason I was asking is I was wondering if it would be feasible
to put a GMC 401 V-6 in a 1951- GMC pick up. I think the V-6's weighed
800-900 lbs. Bob K
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@buttecounty.net>
To: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>; "oletrucks"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 10:04 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Engine Weights
> Gents:
>
> In response to "What does a big block ( 454) Chevy engine weigh? That
> is, with accessories? Thanks. Bob K"
>
> Try this link: http://www.classictruckshop.com/engine_sizes.asp
>
> You will find the following information set out in a more read-able
> form.
>
> Engine Measurements
> C.I.D. Width Length Height Weight Sump Location Starter Location
> Chevrolet
> 262-400 26" 28" 27" 575 lbs. Rear Right
> 396-454 28" 30.5" 29" 685 lbs. Rear Right
> Ford
> 221-351W* 24" 29" 27.5" 460 lbs. Front Right
> 351-400 C/M 24.5" 29" 28.5" 550 lbs. Front Right
> 429-460** 27" 30" 29" 720 lbs. Front Right
> 352-427 FE# 27" 32" 29" 625 lbs. Front Right
> 4.6L SOHC 28.7" 28" 26" 600 lbs. Front Right
> 4.6L DOHC 30" 28" 30" 576 lbs. Front Right
> Chrysler
> 273-360 24" 29" 27" 550 lbs. Front Left
> 361-440 29.5" 30" 29" 670 lbs. Front Left
> 426 Hemi 29" 32" 32" 690 lbs. Middle Left
>
> * 351W height to carburetor pad is 23.75", 289-302 height to top of
> pad is 20.75".
> Length for all is with short serpentine water pump
> ** Except Boss 429
> # Except 427 SOHC
> D Width is valve cover to valve cover. Height is to top of valve
> covers.
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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