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jcab · 01-05-2004, 03:22 PM

Is there a quich and easy way to ID either one? I am going to start looking for another truck, and I don't want one with a 292. Is there anyting visually unique about this enging when looking at it in the engine bay? like placement of the oil filter, or distributor when compared to a 250 or 230?

**Palf70Step** · 01-05-2004, 03:33 PM

On a 250, passenger side motor mount is behind the distributor, it'll look parallel with drivers side. On a 292 it is to the front of the distributor, I think. I know that the passenger side motor mount is forward more than the drvier's side mount...I just took an old man brain fart and can't remember how much.

Kas68c10 · 01-05-2004, 03:57 PM

I just checked, the 250 mounts are parallel, and the 292 passenger side is more toward the front of the engine, right behind the distributor. I think that is where the fuel pump is on a 250, but dont want to got in the garage to look again- its COLD in MI today ! Can I ask why you dont want a 292, everyone I know swears by them.

da-burb · 01-05-2004, 04:21 PM

gas pump in front of mount=250
behind=292

oldsub86 · 01-05-2004, 09:00 PM

Don't knock the 292. I have had both a 250 and a 292 and I much prefer the 292. I think I would rather have a 350 but only because of the aftermarket parts availability. The 292 pulls strong.

1969 GMC · 01-05-2004, 10:38 PM

the 230 didn't come in our trucks, it came in either the P vans or the G vans, not sure which. i would rather have a 292 in my truck, too bad they couldn't be had in 4x4 GMCs in 1969. parts are harder to find, but it would be nice to be a little different, and still have a great motor. inlines rock!

jcab · 01-05-2004, 11:23 PM

I don't have anything against 292's, infact, if I was going to stay stock, I would prefer to have one. But, my plans are SBC for a while, then a big block, so I was looking for a 250, just for ease of installation for the temporary SBC. Thanks for the tips guys. I knew that the mounts were different, I just didn't know how they differed.

jimfulco · 01-07-2004, 03:24 AM

Side covers on a 292 are ~6" tall. The rest are ~4".

Rod · 01-07-2004, 11:27 PM

I had a 67 chev that came with a 230 and a 3 speed column shift and posi. Most rust free truck I had ever come across around her and I ended up selling it without the posi.....couldnt store it anymore at the time.

01-05-2004, 03:22 PM	#1
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	292 or 250? Is there a quich and easy way to ID either one? I am going to start looking for another truck, and I don't want one with a 292. Is there anyting visually unique about this enging when looking at it in the engine bay? like placement of the oil filter, or distributor when compared to a 250 or 230? __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

01-05-2004, 03:33 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	On a 250, passenger side motor mount is behind the distributor, it'll look parallel with drivers side. On a 292 it is to the front of the distributor, I think. I know that the passenger side motor mount is forward more than the drvier's side mount...I just took an old man brain fart and can't remember how much. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-05-2004 at 03:36 PM.

01-05-2004, 03:57 PM	#3
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 312	I just checked, the 250 mounts are parallel, and the 292 passenger side is more toward the front of the engine, right behind the distributor. I think that is where the fuel pump is on a 250, but dont want to got in the garage to look again- its COLD in MI today ! Can I ask why you dont want a 292, everyone I know swears by them. __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 250,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

01-05-2004, 04:21 PM	#4
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	gas pump in front of mount=250 behind=292 __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

01-05-2004, 09:00 PM	#5
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Don't knock the 292. I have had both a 250 and a 292 and I much prefer the 292. I think I would rather have a 350 but only because of the aftermarket parts availability. The 292 pulls strong. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

01-05-2004, 10:38 PM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	the 230 didn't come in our trucks, it came in either the P vans or the G vans, not sure which. i would rather have a 292 in my truck, too bad they couldn't be had in 4x4 GMCs in 1969. parts are harder to find, but it would be nice to be a little different, and still have a great motor. inlines rock! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

01-05-2004, 11:23 PM	#7
jcab I need more money.... Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 145	I don't have anything against 292's, infact, if I was going to stay stock, I would prefer to have one. But, my plans are SBC for a while, then a big block, so I was looking for a 250, just for ease of installation for the temporary SBC. Thanks for the tips guys. I knew that the mounts were different, I just didn't know how they differed. __________________ Jay. '68 LWB C10 '74 Duster ("It's not Rusted out, it's been modified for weight reduction") '91 Civic '97 Saturn '88 Celica AWD turbo (R.I.P.) 273 hp Mustang Killer

01-07-2004, 03:24 AM	#8
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Side covers on a 292 are ~6" tall. The rest are ~4".

01-07-2004, 11:27 PM	#9
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I had a 67 chev that came with a 230 and a 3 speed column shift and posi. Most rust free truck I had ever come across around her and I ended up selling it without the posi.....couldnt store it anymore at the time. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.



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