Newbie seeks advice

[Ghetto Fireman]

Hello All, long time lurker here. Finally getting around to my 66 Short bed Fleetside. Original drive train 283 , 4 speed on the floor. Planning on replacing the worn out 283 with a 350 crate motor. Is this a simple plug and play or? I know there are a couple of SBC crate motors available, just looking for a dependable driver.

Thanks for you time and suggestions.

Mike

[raidmagic]

Plug and play. I would upgrade to an HEI distributor but otherwise a 350 will bolt in just like the 283.

[Mack B]

Originally Posted by Ghetto Fireman

Hello All, long time lurker here. Finally getting around to my 66 Short bed Fleetside. Original drive train 283 , 4 speed on the floor. Planning on replacing the worn out 283 with a 350 crate motor. Is this a simple plug and play or? I know there are a couple of SBC crate motors available, just looking for a dependable driver.

Thanks for you time and suggestions.

Mike

Nice truck, sir! Not a deal killer either way but If you intend to reuse your flywheel you need to make sure your crate motor has a 2 piece rear main seal otherwise you will need a new one as well.

[Ghetto Fireman]

Not necessary to upgrade or change out radiator, fan or shroud?

Thanks

[raidmagic]

Originally Posted by Ghetto Fireman

Not necessary to upgrade or change out radiator, fan or shroud?

Thanks

Not if it is all in good working order.

Originally Posted by Mack B

Nice truck, sir! Not a deal killer either way but If you intend to reuse your flywheel you need to make sure your crate motor has a 2 piece rear main seal otherwise you will need a new one as well.

Good call on the flywheel.

[jayoldschool]

You''ll be able to dress out that 350 to look just like a 283 with a little work, too!