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ryans69chevy · 10-25-2010, 10:28 PM

Hello All,
I've had a lot of questions on this 49 chevy 3100 pickup that I'm trying to restore with my dad and I've always seemed to understand things better after you guys answer them. So I was wondering if anyone has done or thought about putting a 292 engine into one of these pickups...I've thought awhile on what I should do engine wise and I think I've got it narrowed down to a 292, but I'd like to see pictures of someone whose done this before so I know what I'm getting myself into.

Thanks for any help!

solidaxel · 10-25-2010, 10:51 PM

Is the length of the 292 the same as the 216 qnd 235?

Is this front motor mounts on the 292 the same part number as 235?

The bell housing I would think are the same so the rear mount should be in the same place.

Just some thoughts as I have only installed V-8s so GOOD LUCK

ryans69chevy · 10-25-2010, 11:12 PM

I'm not sure I guess...I haven't gotten the 292 yet...I just want to make sure everything will work before I invest in it.

ya it is a classic · 10-27-2010, 11:50 PM

i got a 292 but i cant advertise it for sale but if it was it would be about $250. runs good with about 80,000 miles. pickup only though sorry. but im not advertising it for sale.

its worth more but if your on this forum then your a good person. P.S. im not advertising it for sale.

raycow · 10-28-2010, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Is the length of the 292 the same as the 216 qnd 235?

The 292 is slightly longer, enough that the fan will come too close to the radiator if you don't move the radiator forward.

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Is this front motor mounts on the 292 the same part number as 235?

The 292 dosen't have a front end plate like the 235, so you can't use the stock AD mount. You can get aftermarket mounts from Langdon's and others that bolt to the tapped holes on the sides of the block. There are also tapped holes facing front on either side of the timing cover that you could use for homemade mounts. I believe you could make these land on the stock crossmember.

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

The bell housing I would think are the same so the rear mount should be in the same place.

A 216/235 bellhousing will not fiit a 292. It takes the same bellhousing as a V-8.

Ray

solidaxel · 10-28-2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks Ray,

Those details were always unknown, but I thought there was a difference.

10-25-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,072	1949 chevy project Hello All, I've had a lot of questions on this 49 chevy 3100 pickup that I'm trying to restore with my dad and I've always seemed to understand things better after you guys answer them. So I was wondering if anyone has done or thought about putting a 292 engine into one of these pickups...I've thought awhile on what I should do engine wise and I think I've got it narrowed down to a 292, but I'd like to see pictures of someone whose done this before so I know what I'm getting myself into. Thanks for any help!

10-25-2010, 10:51 PM	#2
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 chevy project Is the length of the 292 the same as the 216 qnd 235? Is this front motor mounts on the 292 the same part number as 235? The bell housing I would think are the same so the rear mount should be in the same place. Just some thoughts as I have only installed V-8s so GOOD LUCK __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-25-2010, 11:12 PM	#3
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,072	Re: 1949 chevy project I'm not sure I guess...I haven't gotten the 292 yet...I just want to make sure everything will work before I invest in it.

10-27-2010, 11:50 PM	#4
ya it is a classic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: conrad, montana Posts: 253	Re: 1949 chevy project i got a 292 but i cant advertise it for sale but if it was it would be about $250. runs good with about 80,000 miles. pickup only though sorry. but im not advertising it for sale. its worth more but if your on this forum then your a good person. P.S. im not advertising it for sale.

10-28-2010, 12:43 PM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 1949 chevy project Thanks Ray, Those details were always unknown, but I thought there was a difference. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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