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kblake53 · 01-03-2010, 10:20 PM

New member with a couple of engine questions.
I recently bought a 65 chevy truck like the one I had back in the 70's.
It had a slight engine miss when I bought it and I thought I could tune it out. As it turns out I believe it has some worn down cam lobes from what I mearsured on the cam lifts. From the cassing numbers the engine is from the 66-72 time frame and I would like to keep it and get someone to rebuilt (long block) it.
It's a chevy 6 cylinder inline 250 engine.
Questions:
1. What should I expect this to cost?
2. Were could I find a new replacement oil pan?
3. Is having it shipped to an out of state builder a good option????
4. Any tips are very much appreciated.

Thanks,
KB

3Speed68 · 01-04-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kblake53

New member with a couple of engine questions.
I recently bought a 65 chevy truck like the one I had back in the 70's.
It had a slight engine miss when I bought it and I thought I could tune it out. As it turns out I believe it has some worn down cam lobes from what I mearsured on the cam lifts. From the cassing numbers the engine is from the 66-72 time frame and I would like to keep it and get someone to rebuilt (long block) it.
It's a chevy 6 cylinder inline 250 engine.
Questions:
1. What should I expect this to cost?
2. Were could I find a new replacement oil pan?
3. Is having it shipped to an out of state builder a good option????
4. Any tips are very much appreciated.

Thanks,
KB

I wouldnt ship it out of state. There are plenty of good mechanics in Texas, but I would research each one carefully before choosing one.

Cost- Hard to say, but it will be alot! Labor costs will have that engine rebuild cost up really high. It will vary from shop to shop, but a good quality mechanic is not cheap by any means.

Oil pan-I get my new parts from LMC truck. I am not sure if there are references on this site because i am new too. They may have other vendors. If you want a link PM me for that as I am not totally sure of the rules here.

Tips- Do you have time/place to maybe do it yourself? It could save you tons of money.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-04-2010, 10:27 AM

KB, welcome to the board.
Jump on over to either the 60-66 board, or the engine & drivetrain board and ask those questions, you'll get a bunch more responses. Probably 99% of our members never look at this welcome section.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-04-2010, 01:16 PM

welcome to the site

Jerry Jones · 01-09-2010, 10:47 PM

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

01-03-2010, 10:20 PM	#1
kblake53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Merit,Texas Posts: 0	65 chevy 250 engine question New member with a couple of engine questions. I recently bought a 65 chevy truck like the one I had back in the 70's. It had a slight engine miss when I bought it and I thought I could tune it out. As it turns out I believe it has some worn down cam lobes from what I mearsured on the cam lifts. From the cassing numbers the engine is from the 66-72 time frame and I would like to keep it and get someone to rebuilt (long block) it. It's a chevy 6 cylinder inline 250 engine. Questions: 1. What should I expect this to cost? 2. Were could I find a new replacement oil pan? 3. Is having it shipped to an out of state builder a good option???? 4. Any tips are very much appreciated. Thanks, KB

01-04-2010, 10:27 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: 65 chevy 250 engine question KB, welcome to the board. Jump on over to either the 60-66 board, or the engine & drivetrain board and ask those questions, you'll get a bunch more responses. Probably 99% of our members never look at this welcome section. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-04-2010, 01:16 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: 65 chevy 250 engine question welcome to the site __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-09-2010, 10:47 PM	#5
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: 65 chevy 250 engine question Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!



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