The Jalopy Journal
I was able to get the proper speedo gear set from someone on Ebay. NOS GM speedo gears for 3:55 rears and a sm420 trans. But thank you for the...
He had some of the stuff on the shelf and got the rest from chevies of the 40's I think Sent from my SM-G892A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Finally got the gears swapped out. And they made a significant difference. Had them done by a guy that does this for a living and has done it...
I currently own a 1953 GMC 1/2 ton pick up with the enclosed drive shaft with 4:10 gears . I have a set of 3:55 gears to install. I am looking to...
Looking for any info related to bearing numbers, seals, and shims for my 1953 GMC 1/2 ton with an enclosed drive shaft. I was going to order the...
I finally got the 302 engine in and running. I do have a question for the group about the carburetor thats was used on the 302. The one that is...
I'm not looking for hi rpm's. Just a daily driver and a few local shows. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Will the harmonic balancer fit from my 235 Chevy motor? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I will try there. Thank you to all who have helped me on this project. Jeff Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I don't mind running the wide v belt. Looks kinda cool and different Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Do you have one that you would sell? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
302 GMC. You mentioned I need a harmonic balancer I'm just wondering what you're in reference to as I believe there's one on it with a belt? Sent...
The truck. The new power plant.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Here is a picture of the front motor mount that is currently on my 302. If the 2 bolt mount is a rare bird to acquire the. I am not opposed to...
Finally got time to pull the 235 from my "53" GMC and start the process of the swap to the 302 power plant. So far everything has gone well up to...
I been doing a little reading up on the 302 and noticed that it has the full flow/pressure oil system that has been added. From my reading it is a...
Thanks. I still have the original drive train in it. The 235 is from a "57" Chevrolet but not sure about the transmission other that it's a sm420....
I am planning to use the sm420 that is currently in the truck and then down the road I am changing the rear end gears from 4:10 to 3:55 so I can...
Yes. The motor is complete and has a 3 speed standard transmission bolted to it at the present time. I figured I will need to mix and match some...
Gas pumper: maybe the folks in Maine have a set of fentons to fit your new 302? The old 235 exhaust is just about ready to fall off. Sent from my...
I did purchase the 302. The guy had it all wired and ready to run when I showed up. We were only able to run it for a few seconds as there was no...
Thank you all for you input/advise. Going to hear this baby run on Saturday. Most likely I will purchase it to install into my"53" GMC. Sent from...
Is it safe to say that the 270 engine had a 4 bolt hole pattern on the crank shaft and the 302 has 6 bolt hole pattern? Sent from my...
I am looking to change the engine in my 1953 GMC 1/2 truck. It currently has a 235 from a 57 Chevy. I have located close to me a GMC 302. But I am...
In the process of upgrading the engine in my "53" GMC 1/2 ton from the 235 Chevy that someone else dropped in to a 302 inline that I am looking to...
joined awhile ago and just been surfin the sit, love t see all the projects and the discusions that are ongoing. I myself am retoring a 1970 Dodge...
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