Road trip: Lethbridge

I'd been advised by contributors on another website to look for a 251/265 engine as they make the best candidates for my project. I found an old add on Kijiji for a Dodge flathead 6 so I contacted the seller and got almost no information I could use to identify the motor. I decided to take a chance and drive the 5 hours each way for elimination purposes if nothing else. It also gave me chance to visit with my brother and Mom in Calgary on the way back. My Mom is staying in Calgary while things about the fire in Fort McMurray get worked out, her home was completely destroyed and all her belongings were burned. So by my calculations our family was due some good luck. The trip was uneventful and after navigating my way to a rather obscure location outside Lethbridge I found seller's business. Site investigation really didn't provide much more than I already knew. The engine is an odd duck and I decided to take a chance and buy it on speculation.

As you can see several things have been modified on this engine the oil filter, alternator, power steering are all mods. The dip stick integrated into the block instead of oil pan are also different from the 2 other engines I've worked on. The bore is 3 7/16" and the stroke is 4 3/4" so it is a 265 cubic inch engine.