06-04-2013, 01:52 PM | #1 |
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Building a 261
I picked up a running (supposedly) '55 261. Motor #3733950. I also picked up a 235 with a bad lower end. The 235 has the good 848 head.
I also got a set of Fenton headers. Besides that I am looking for some advice on cam, intake, ignition, carb etc. On a budget of course. Tranny is yet to be determined. Right now it is a SM-420. Would like to go with a variation of a 5 speed OD manual. Thanks guys.....you are a wealth of info!! |
06-04-2013, 02:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: Building a 261
If you use the 235 head you should drill it to match the block. 235 was missing some of the water holes 261 has
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06-04-2013, 02:33 PM | #3 |
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Re: Building a 261
Yea some steam holes from what I have read.
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06-04-2013, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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Re: Building a 261
Tom langdon at www.stoveboltengines.com is a great guy to talk with and will have a wealth of knowledge on inlines.
Tom at www.12bolt.com is another go fast inliner Sissle Automotive is ( I think) the go fast street/strip go to guys in the industry http://www.sissellautomotive.com/ |
06-04-2013, 09:08 PM | #5 | |
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Re: Building a 261
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