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jim		#1 Posted : Sunday, 27 April 2008 9:13:28 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 28/03/2008(UTC) Posts: 1,903		hi ...ive got some 253 engines (4 of them).what can i use to build up a 308? i know you cant use the pistons or crank....but what about heads lifters pushrods and all the other stuff? any advice would be appreciated....jim
		Jim in Adelaide..
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boom		#2 Posted : Sunday, 27 April 2008 11:28:23 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 990		you can use heads, conrods, crank, and all the valvegear, sump, pickup, oil system manifold. In cubes we trust.
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Guest		#3 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 12:33:01 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		thankz boom...i appreciate your help,ive read here you cant use the crank thou? i hope i can as i have 3 of them ,,something about the counterwieght?even so you,ve saved me lots of bucks ...thank you very much...jim

boom		#4 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 1:01:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 990		you can use the crank, it is lighter than the 308 crank, so get it balanced. if not get a 308 crank. In cubes we trust.
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adam PERTH		#5 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 1:30:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		Jim, what engine numbers are the 253's?, you may have a rarer one that someone may want for $$$ to go toward your 308. He who hesitates, -Masturbates.
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adam PERTH		#6 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 1:30:33 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Registered, Veteran Joined: 3/08/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,902		Jim, what engine numbers are the 253s?, you may have a rarer one that someone may want for $$$ to go toward your 308. He who hesitates, -Masturbates.
		Old holdens brought on the spot, quick decision, cash paid.
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HK1837		#7 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 3:07:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)		Don't use the 253 crank in a 308. Get a 308 one. They are cheap as chips. _______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
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HK1837		#8 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 3:07:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)		Dont use the 253 crank in a 308. Get a 308 one. They are cheap as chips. _______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
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boom		#9 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 3:09:20 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 990		i was just explaining that he can use it and it fits. obviously, with the extra weight of the pistons, the rotating assembly will try to shake itself apart. In cubes we trust.
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HK1837		#10 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 3:13:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)		Which means you can't use it, but you are right it does fit. There are 2 x types of cranks as well - rope rear main and neoprene rear main. If you need a 308 crank i'd probably have one here. _______________________________________________________ If
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HK1837		#11 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 3:13:29 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 558 time(s) in 533 post(s)		Which means you cant use it, but you are right it does fit. There are 2 x types of cranks as well - rope rear main and neoprene rear main. If you need a 308 crank id probably have one here. _______________________________________________________ If we
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Guest		#12 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 6:53:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		Thanxz for that..Adam...Boom..Byron you guys are great for taking the time to help out people..i really appreciate it!!!!!!!! im going to go the 308 crank way cause of the balancing thing..($),so ill try sell/swap a 253 for one .. ps**** Byron which st

HK1837		#13 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 7:10:55 AM(UTC)
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jim		#14 Posted : Monday, 28 April 2008 7:12:57 AM(UTC)
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		Jim in Adelaide..
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