The Jalopy Journal
Thank you ! I will use it next oil change. How much different is it from the straight 30 weigth?
What oil do you guys use in your sixes ? I have been using Shell Rotella straight 30. Does this oil have the correct ZDDP (zinc) properties?
I think they all are including 261's but not the 216's . I had a 235 in my 50 and swap in a 261 and used the 235 intake. Hope that helps.:)
Belleville here, near Detroit.
Thank you everyone for the help, and info !!!
Thanks for the info Much appericeted !!!
Nice pics of your car and truck " ROAD RUNNER "!!!
Mine is a stock 261 with one 1bbl carb, single exhaust. I had gotten roughly 14-16 mpg in the city. Not bad for a junkyard find ! If I could get...
Is the 57 axle width the same, or close to the 55 rearend that's in it know? Thanks
I might just have to do that !!! Your pic of the 4 carbs is awesome !
Thanks for the help guys !!! The chevy six is a awesome engine !!! What rearend do you guys recommend to use in my 50? I want to keep it 3 on the...
Could you tell me what my 261 came out of, and what year it is? Here are the casting numbers. Above the starter R R CON2 J 219 Engine block number...
Nice place !!! I really want one of those Mobil gas pumps!!!
I was thinking it had to be 200 or so trq. This engine moves my 50 Chevy very nicely. I know when the 235 was in it, the truck was a lot slower....
Anyone know what kind of torque these engines make? I know it is a 148 hp.
Welcome from MI !!!
Looks like a cool yard. I agree with 6-71 no snakes or spiders this time of year. When I got my truck they were out there, my truck had Black...
Welcome from Belleville MI, not far from Dearborn.
Welcome from MI !!! The truck is coming along nicely !!!
Welcome from MI !
Welcome from MI.
Looks great !!! The color fits that Poncho!!!
I love it when people say, "CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT RESTORED" It's only orignal once!
Welcome from Belleville MI !
I have a 69 428 four bolt main, mine is .04 over with number 62 heads. Also have two 400's and a 350, Pontiac's are trouqe monsters. They are...
Welcome from MI !!!!
Very nice !!! I couldn't begin to think what the forces in that feel like off the line.:) Maybe 5 times as much as my 454 bigblock chevy.
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