[dave6672]

Unfortunately the 283 in the truck is not original to the truck. It decodes as a 65 model from truck and is painted gray. It runs poorly, and although I haven't had the time to diagnose it (I will), my feeling is that it is very tired. Since I don't have the original engine anyway, I figured that I'd pick up a 350 to get a few more cubic inches. I have considered rebuilding the 283 that I have, just not sure yet.

I assume that the 283 will work OK with a 200R or 700R4? It currently has a powerglide, and I tend to get my trucks out and go, so it would be nice to have OD.