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**Palf70Step** · 08-26-2004, 05:24 PM

Question for all you mech experts and all. The 250 in my 82 C10 ditched a rod. The top end is all good. Is it possible to take the top end (integrated head assembly) off the 82 and put it on my 70's 250 block. I want to keep a six in the 82 and I need the upper end because of all the accessories the 82 has and the 70 doesn't. My 70's engine is solid, but the AC, pwr steering and all from the newer truck won't mount up.

Thanks for any help.

Tx Firefighter · 08-26-2004, 05:25 PM

Yes, the integral heads and non intergral heads interchange with each other.

**Palf70Step** · 08-26-2004, 06:35 PM

That is good to know. I thought so, but you just never know what seems obvious isn't. I guess now I'll have to find another engine for the 70. OH darn, I guess I'll just HAVE to use a V8 now

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Thanks TX Firefighter.

krue · 08-26-2004, 07:44 PM

Darn the luck Bill. How did you blow up the 82?

**Palf70Step** · 08-26-2004, 08:45 PM

I didn't Krue. The owner did. I know she wasn't hot rodding it (this time) because she was with her mom. The bearing let go as she was getting on I10.

JJR · 08-27-2004, 07:44 AM

As mentioned, the blocks should swap but there may be a problem mounting the compressor. The 82 block probably has an area next to the timing chain cover that one of the A/C support brackets bolts to. If the block in your 70 truck is original, it won't have the mounting holes next to the timing chain cover. Originally, the compressor was mounted to the side of the cylinder head on a 70 truck 250.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-27-2004, 09:50 AM

Beware: Those integrated heads are notorious for cracking. Have it magnafluxed before you install it, just for GP

08-26-2004, 05:24 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Help - 6 Banger - Help Question for all you mech experts and all. The 250 in my 82 C10 ditched a rod. The top end is all good. Is it possible to take the top end (integrated head assembly) off the 82 and put it on my 70's 250 block. I want to keep a six in the 82 and I need the upper end because of all the accessories the 82 has and the 70 doesn't. My 70's engine is solid, but the AC, pwr steering and all from the newer truck won't mount up. Thanks for any help. __________________ 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!

08-26-2004, 05:25 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Yes, the integral heads and non intergral heads interchange with each other. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

08-26-2004, 06:35 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	That is good to know. I thought so, but you just never know what seems obvious isn't. I guess now I'll have to find another engine for the 70. OH darn, I guess I'll just HAVE to use a V8 now . Thanks TX Firefighter. __________________ 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!

08-26-2004, 07:44 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Darn the luck Bill. How did you blow up the 82? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-26-2004, 08:45 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	I didn't Krue. The owner did. I know she wasn't hot rodding it (this time) because she was with her mom. The bearing let go as she was getting on I10. __________________ 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!

08-27-2004, 07:44 AM	#6
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	As mentioned, the blocks should swap but there may be a problem mounting the compressor. The 82 block probably has an area next to the timing chain cover that one of the A/C support brackets bolts to. If the block in your 70 truck is original, it won't have the mounting holes next to the timing chain cover. Originally, the compressor was mounted to the side of the cylinder head on a 70 truck 250. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

08-27-2004, 09:50 AM	#7
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,095	Beware: Those integrated heads are notorious for cracking. Have it magnafluxed before you install it, just for GP __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565



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