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I had a 235 and a 261 in my truck in the past (currently a 348). The 261 was mildly upgraded. My experience with these engines is that they are...
I replaced the 283 in my truck with a "warmed over " 348 (3x2, mild cam, etc.). Three things I would say from the experience: 1. They are more...
I would check on stovebolt.com. I think the rear carb might need some extra firewall clearance on a truck. I don't know about three carbs, but I...
Did you juxtapose pose that? I believe the 235 has insert bearings, your 41 probably had babbitt bearings. don
I have 12 volt system in my 1957 Chevy truck with a 100 amp alternator. The ammeter is stock. It works fine. My guess would be an ammeter that...
Another option is the 3 speed OD trans, you could wire it for split shifting and essentially make it a 6 speed. Also, you could still keep you...
Ammeter vs. Voltmeter always seems to promote discussion. Each to is own. I personally prefer an ammeter because I can tell immediately if I have...
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I have a Saginaw 3 speed OD trans in my truck. The following is what Hurst sent me. I used option 1. It worked fine, but subsequently bought...
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1957 Steering box for car, new - never used, purchased about a month ago. Purchased from Borgeson companies. Descriptiion: OEM Saginaw 55-57 Chevy...
I did this swap last summer. I did get interference. I had to carefully grind the steering box housing a bit. I also ground down the exhaust...
If it is running while cranking, but cuts out when the key is returned to the on position; you may have mis-wired the ballast resister circuit....
I used that shifter on my 1957 NAPCO with the 3737919 install kit. I have a 1960's 3 speed OD trans (7 bolt Saginaw). I needed to do some...
I did it on my NAPCO, If I had to do it over again I would follow Gene;s advice, cardboard first and then wood. I went from cardboard to metal and...
Wanted to close this thread. Thanks for all the replies. Ends up it was the throw-our bearing. The stock one was too long. The short version...
I have a 1965 348 rebuilt engine in a 1957 Chevy 3/4 to truck (NAPCO). I installed a CenterForce Clutch and pressure plate appropriate for the...
You could try the Hurst site, support area. They were to helpful when I tried them. don
You probably already did this, but the end carbs need to completely "killed" (however you decide to do that). Just disconnecting the linkage so...
Thought I would close this thread by thanking everyone for their input and letting you know the resolution. Ends up that after multiple...
Great responses, many thanks, appreciate the rich source of ideas. I know this is a tough one to pin down remotely (it probably could be many...
Tried it again, no difference. I'm at the point of getting a new center carb. Thanks though. don
I've pretty much done what everyone advised. I have blocked off the two end carbs, plugged all vacuum lines and still have the same problem. So, I...
Thanks for the responses, but I still haven't found the problem. However, I did notice that the forward carb does not spray any gas when actuated....
Yes all three appear closed. don
I have my newly rebuilt 348 installed in my 1957 Chevy Napco pickup. It has a tri-carb set-up. I believe I have the timing right (not 180 out) and...
I have a 1957 NAPCO pickup with a Chevy tri-carb 348 engine I recently installed. I previously added a dual master cylinder with a power booster....
I would go for the 261, had one in y truck for a while and it is a great engine. For some people it is the most valued of the series (216, 235,...
I don't remember exactly, I'm sure somebody can verify or correct me: but if the head is from a 235 (like an the 848 head that many people use for...
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