65 GMC V6 truck motor questions.

[TERRYP]

My local junk yard just got in a '65 GMC with the stock V6, What's the deal with it? High torque? Worth while? Looks like it runs.

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Everett, Washington
57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd
66 C-10 Panel, SWB 350 from '68, 3spd, restoring
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82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4
84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna

[Ed Cardinal]

Terry, I have a 65 GMC with the 305E V-6 in it and yes they are stump pullers. They are basically more of a dump truck motor then a pickup truck motor. In fact they were put in many dump trucks and big trucks back then. They have a lot of low-end torque for their size and they are actually over-built so they last a long time and will tolerate a lot more then a regular v-6 or v-8 pickup motor. They are not so good on gas and are not so good on a hwy since they are not a high revving motor. But if you plan on using the truck as a truck and not driving it at high speeds for a long time like on a long trip then you cannot go wrong. But they are not as easy to find parts for so keep that in mind..............Ed.

[kamikazegmc]

i have 63 w/ 305e v6 it runs real good, it also has about 350k with no rebuild so far. u should check out http://www.6066gmctrucks.org/ it will help u erverything and more.