25” engines

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

Wanted to know the opinion on here for flathead motors. Since I’m relativity new here as of last year. When I was looking for a 25” 265 motor, thought those were hard to come by. I just had a call that yet another (4th) one close to me that is available. This one is not running but am told it ran smooth, good oil pressure and did not run hot when last used. It seems maybe they are more abundant and no real market for them being they are not original to many trucks/cars? Seems to be a lot more 23” out there in use. Wanted some thoughts on value in that condition if that’s appropriate. I do not like to hold parts for myself that most likely will not get used and wish I had calls like that on parts that I really need.

[Dodgeb4ya]

I would definitely want a 265 for any truck as they are a noticeable increase in power over the 251.

And there are many who want the 265 to build and install in the cars too.

Good running or good rebuildable passenger and truck 265 engines are not common at all compared to the 251 engines.

Combine 265 /industrial engines are not to be found in the cities?

 

 

 

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

To any folks that keep a record on where these engines can be easily obtained, the following pictures show my findings. The Massey Ferguson super 92 combine had (3) engine options, (1) being a Chrysler IND 265. I have reviewed (3) machines and all had the Chrysler 265 25”engine. The Smaller machine is of a Massey Harris special 80 which has a 23” 230 Chrysler IND engine. I have only reviewed (1) of these machines. These machines are mostly not in use anymore due to no cab and small capacity’s but generally low hours compared to other uses for these engines. Another point is they have been governed to low rpms. The engine is located behind the large front wheel and takes a few hours to pull(I am slow). They do not trailer well because the wheel base and header width so most likely will need driven to final destination.

Edited November 4, 2021 by 47 dodge 1.5 ton

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

[HotRodTractor]

I've been looking for a Massey 25 or 25a combine in good useable condition to restored condition..... they had Mopar flatheads in them as well... but that is probably a subject for another thread. 

My IND265 engine came out of an Oliver combine. You're correct that they aren't hard to find if you are somewhere where used industrial or farm equipment can be readily found. I've found them in tow motors, generators, combines, payloaders, tractors, etc... Lots of options, especially if you are patient. 

[Dodgeb4ya]

In the big cities all the old equipment is gone...around here you have to go to eastern Washington to try to find industrial or farm equipment.

But a few years back when scrap prices were high most of the old machinery was scrapped...very little old farm equipment if any is left.

I have traveled parts hunted over there for years...not worth going there much more for old MoPar.

Edited November 6, 2021 by Dodgeb4ya
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[greg g]

Don't forget municipal and regional airports.  Lots of Clark tugs, and towed auxiliary ground support equipment had Chrysler flatheads.  Also forklifts, welders and compressors, older bombardier snow cats, some can be found in sidewalk plows cities used.  Irrigation pumps, for agriculture and maybe even golf courses.  And speaking of golf courses, groundskeeping equipment, college campuses too.

[47 dodge 1.5 ton]

They were also popular in marine applications well up in the 70’s. I would think the salt water would have played hard on them but know they had multiple carb set ups as well.  

[tinlizzy]

sure would be nice to have access to the multicarb set ups

 

[tom'sB2B]

I got one tucked away. Going to put it in my 1950 B2B with a T5 transmission. If it's reasonably priced, I would pull the trigger on one. I don't think they're as common as it seems. IMHO.