The Jalopy Journal
yup deployment. He has stumbled onto a source of free stuff, you could say.
I do hate how the front axle is mounted, I would prefer U-Bolts around the axle. It looks like one good hit and the whole thing will rip off. Also...
Son (21) dropped this off in the yard. One of his Navy buddies gave it to him. Seems to have a healthy motor in it, he says its a 289. front axle...
looks very Opel GTish to me.
Can I park RV in vendor space?
Perfect!
I suspect some are caused by blown transmission cooler lines spraying hot atf on exhaust manifolds.
My 1941 Dodge qualifies for this thread.
looks California to me. But what do I know?
so today I pulled the flywheel cover and spark plugs. poured MMO in the holes. worked it with a prybar on the flywheel to get it to turn it all...
Needed some parts for a flathead 6 im putting together. found this at a scrap yard. has everything I need, its too cool to bust apart though. No...
no Im not sure. the seat is not cracked, probably grease. i would think if the crack was there and leaking, the whole area wouldve been steam...
probably why im hesitant to take it back to that guy.
That was suggested to me also. Seems easy enough.
the latter.
I will ask the machinist to take it back and fix it. thanks.
Should be coolant under there. He said it could be spot stitched without removing anything. I couldn't drill a straight hole if my life depended...
This photo help? Doesn't look like it was leaking. 2nd cyl from left. Trying to be optimistic here, these thing ain't exactly falling from trees...
Got this back from machinist. 6 sleeves, standard bore, cam and crank reground, etc. He didn't see this crack. He suggested to see if it even...
had the EXACT same thing happen to me. ruined a good 390. check for stuck valves before you bend a pushrod or break a lifter.
i forgot what year had steering box holes on both sides.
I have a 265 out of an old dump truck. collecting parts for the rebuild, Block is currently at machine shop. it had 2 different pistons in it and...
doesnt matter anymore. its at machine shop and new pistons are in the mail. Looking for a rear sump pan though.
I have a Chrys. 265 flathead 6 at the machine shop now....so yeah, I like old engines.
any further update? Im looking at almost the exact same rust situation. not sure how to proceed.
Did you used to live in socal? Near Lake Mathews?
i would try Evaporust. its amazing.
I have some leftover Oldsmobile parts. I'm looking for solid offers. Plus shipping. Heads Timing covers Pulleys Starters Rocker covers...
'51 was first year of vent windows, and last year of twist handles.
i see a factory Ford hood scoop...
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