[Bob Carriere]

Hi Bill

I will show you mine if you show me yours....?????

I have some side pictures of my rebuilt 261..... will need to send them from home.......

I intend to run two PH 8 twist on can filters on my cab 11 since there is no sufficient room in the engine compartment to install the original cab 13 oil filter can...... which is identical to the filter can found on M37 dodge . My cab 11 calls for the same M37 can filter to be installed sideways underneath the passengerside mounted inside the frame..... can you imagine the oil bath every time it is serviced.... I have opted for easier two modern filters for good filtration... cheap cost...... picked up the race stock car filter housing at a flea market for $10 bucks.... I beleive they are still available at car shows or even at Canadian tire.

While on the topic of 261..... are you planning to run the original Rochester 261 carb...... they are larger to accomodate the cc of the 261....... kits are avaialble from Carb King which can be found on Stovebolt site.... very helpful gentlemen...... I call him a gentle men since he sold me his last NOS 261 Rochester carb for my beastie...... whoops sorry Phil.... my cab 11.

I am considering installing a Pertronix inside the dist. to reduce maintenance to a bare minimum....... also have a case of original spark plugs AC45 if interested.......

Are you both planning to run the later larger flywheel/clutch inside your 216 bellhousing???? it fits... I know!!! the extra torque should really make sweet grinding music!!!!!

We may need to share ideas on the water pump clearance issue when we get to the final installation stages.....????



Stay in touch

Bob C.