292 or go to a 250?

[lovemytruck]

Hey guys,
Should I keep the 292 or go with the 250?
I have a 1972 C-10 I bought used. The 350 blow on the previous owner so he replaced it with a 73-83 ish 292. My trouble is there is no power steering pump or bracket. My gear box is power so I am left with this beautiful truck sitting in the drive and my wife asking me why I bought it if I is just going to set there. I found a 250 (73-83 ish also) that I could not pass up for the price thinking I would just chance them out. I can find a power steering pump bracket for it. I haven't been able to for the 292. This leave me scratch my head because some have said the 250 won't have enough power for the truck??? I don't have a clue. Also I will be taking this on 200 mile round trips a couple of times a year so gas mileage is important to me but I had truck that had to little power once and that is no good either.
Side note, If I run these without modes what kind of gas mileage to you guys guess I will be getting? thanks for any input.

[PanelDeland]

To try to answer some of your concerns.
1.Try the classified ads here,there will be some brackets pop up ocassionally.Or you can susbscribe and post a WTB and should find some.
2.My 250 has plenty of power for a cruiser.If you want a hot rod you will
a.be modding it
b.be wanting a V8
c.be miles ahead using a lighter platform to build on
3.Fuel milage will be more a factor of your driving style than anything.Most will agree that there will not be much difference in milage between the 6 cyl and V8's excepting the fact that a V8 with a decent exhuast will probably get a bit more "romping" thus reducing fuel milage.

IMHO I would just find the brackets for your current engine and go with that.

You will also have to change a few other things to use the 250 since there are differences.The PS pump will run you $30-50 at you LPS.You will have to source the PS brackets used.

[MudBug]

You can use the powersteering brackets off the 250 on the 292. I used a piece of 1/8 inch plate to space the lower alternator mounting bracket up to fit the taller 292 block.

[Wrenchbender Ret]

If you post a parts wanted ad, I have the 292 brackets & Water pump pulley for sale.

[lovemytruck]

Thank you.

[lovemytruck]

Hey guys,
Thanks for your help. This is my first time being on one of these groups. I didn't have a clue it was uncool to ask if anyone had a part. I didn't understand about the classified add thing. I'll get it all down. Thanks again.

[leddzepp]

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['68OrangeSunshine]

I'm real partial to the 292.

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Originally Posted by '68orangesunshine

i'm real partial to the 292.

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[cam.man67]

I agree. I have a 350 in mine, but the 292 in my mind is a great little motor.

[lovemytruck]

Hey Guys,
Thanks for all of your input. I just picked up a complete 292 this morning. You guys talked me out of changing it and I just happened on this one locally. You guys have me feeling good about this 292. I will have the old girl up and running this weekend if I don't having to work. I will post pictures soon.

[Shaky]

I have a '66 C10 with a 250 and a '67 C20 with a 292.

The 250 will get your C10 around. It will also get decent mileage with the right tranny/rear combo.

The 292 is all about low-end grunt. It has a loooong stroke and the stock torque peak is at 1800 rpm. I've never heard of anyone getting "good" mileage out of a 292.

I like both.