292 Help

[georgieb51]

I bought a truck a few years ago with what I was told was a totally rebuilt 292 block installed. But it was rebuilt 30 years ago. It has been painted and taped over all the holes. The truck came with a box of parts but very few engine parts. I think I have an intake manifold and an exhaust manifold and perhaps a correct pulley but that is all. Any suggestions for what this engine is supposed to look like and where is a good place to be buying all the needed 292 parts for it. For example there is no carb or distributor, etc. I think I may be able to find an old 292 in a local truck sitting in a field locally, but that is now my only source of info other than looking at photos on this site.

[RichardJ]

There are many older posts on the forum that will have info and pictures that will help you. There are some parts that also fit the 250 inline, such as the distributor. Points distributor and '75-up HEI. Some aftermarket parts for the 250/292 such as HEI, Aluminum intake, tube headers are available.
292 water pump and by-pass hose are available from your FLAPS, but the 292 thermostat housing will have to be sourced used from who knows where.
This thread is one of many you will find to get you going.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...292+water+pump

[Grumpy old man]

I should have all the parts you need , Make a list and let me know what it is . I have 1 -292 out of 67 model truck and another later model , some extra parts , dist , carb , oil pan ,alt , brackets , fans , radiator , fan guards , etc

I'm getting ready to sell off some 67 trucks / parts trucks , Tn Titled in my name long bed / short bed frames / with vin matching cabs

Also clutch linkage , 3ott steering columns

[Wrenchbender Ret]

The carb. from a 250 will fit but has smaller pasagways. You will leave power on the table. A 292 carb is hard to find as the reman places mix them all up. The manifolds will work OK .
George

[georgieb51]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I should have all the parts you need , Make a list and let me know what it is . I have 1 -292 out of 67 model truck and another later model , some extra parts , dist , carb , oil pan ,alt , brackets , fans , radiator , fan guards , etc

I'm getting ready to sell off some 67 trucks / parts trucks , Tn Titled in my name long bed / short bed frames / with vin matching cabs

Also clutch linkage , 3ott steering columns

Thanks Grumpy, My mechanic is putting together a list of everything we will be needing. My engine is in a 67 K10 with 4-speed. Will get back with you.

[georgieb51]

Thanks Richard. I enjoyed the reading. I have a lot to learn. I have never owned a 292 before.

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by CarolinaHD

Do you have a rebuilt 292 for sale?

I don't want to turn this into a for sale thread , I'll send you a PM and if your interested I'll list it on the parts board .

[georgieb51]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I don't want to turn this into a for sale thread , I'll send you a PM and if your interested I'll list it on the parts board .

Hello Grumpy, I just went through the bins that came with this truck and found this part that looks like the base for a thermostat, but it does not look like any of the ones you posted on a previous thread about 292 engines. Can you help me identify this? There is even a part number on it. It looks like 3789160. I too would be interested in parts you have for sale for this engine. Thanks, george

[georgieb51]

More photos of part.

[Grumpy old man]

That part # comes back to a 1963-1965 Chevy Impala 230 6 cyl Lower Thermostat Housing OEM 3789160 It seems there are multiple applications .

https://southeastchevyparts-com.3dca...60_p_2385.html

https://picclick.com/1960s-Genuine-T...023513030.html

1960s Genuine Truck GMC GM Lower Thermostat Housing Rare Old Part 3789160 Rare

[Grumpy old man]

I'll take some more pictures and part #'s today . and post them up later today .

So many of the 6 cyl engines from our trucks have been pulled and scraped it's getting harder to find these parts .

[georgieb51]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

That part # comes back to a 1963-1965 Chevy Impala 230 6 cyl Lower Thermostat Housing OEM 3789160 It seems there are multiple applications .

https://southeastchevyparts-com.3dca...60_p_2385.html

https://picclick.com/1960s-Genuine-T...023513030.html

1960s Genuine Truck GMC GM Lower Thermostat Housing Rare Old Part 3789160 Rare

Thanks Grumpy. This is getting interesting. It makes me wonder why this part came with the engine. And it also makes me wonder if the engine is original to this truck. Time will tell. The guy who did this engine work is dead so I cannot ask about it. You are a good help.

[Grumpy old man]

Just for general info , I've had good luck chasing unknown part #'s by searching like this typing capital GM part # seems to yield good results .

GM 3789160

[georgieb51]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Just for general info , I've had good luck chasing unknown part #'s by searching like this typing capital GM part # seems to yield good results .

GM 3789160

Thanks for the tip!

[Grumpy old man]

This is interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvGm-fbAQfA

https://www.12bolt.com/contact.html

[54blackhornet]

I rebuilt a 292 and dropped it into a GMC 1500 . Boy what a stump puller. It ate engine mounts from all the torque. Lots of fun at shows compared to all the V8’s...good luck.with your build..Jack

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by georgieb51

. . And it also makes me wonder if the engine is original to this truck. .

If you have a legible SPID on the glovebox door, the RPO code ''L25'' means a 292 L6 option.