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Found this in an old barn today, anybody know what this came off of?
Phillip his son was very knowledgeable with to whom I placed my order over the phone. I also talked to Patrick when trying to find out when my...
Already tried with cc company, to late. Told both Patrick and a Phillip this was coming if I didn't see a credit
Hey Guys, I ordered a short shaft water pump and fan from Patrick's at the end of July after being told it would ship in a couple of days. After a...
Any suggestions??
Motor in
Well, it's been awhile. I have rebuilt the 235, dropped it in, finally got my short shaft water pump, and went to drive balancer on.....next...
What do you mean by throws look toasted? Why so unusual? Serial number on block reads to be a 1960
Std
My only fear of not doing a complete build would be all the "burnt oil reminence" clogging galleries and or restricting oil flow
Main bearing and crank. Will ck others if you think it's necessary to ck clearances with plasti gauge?
Rod caps, no copper showing, no groves on crank, 4 of the 6 all look the same. Figured I would look at other 2 when I get the plasti gauge
[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got the pan off, here a few pics
Chiro- Talked to a guy Evan put me on, thinking about pulling his in Oct, so will stay in touch with him. Yes, put ads in both sections. Rmonty-...
Good to know, I have the newer 235 with the pump in the block. Pulled the flywheel and bell housing last night, I'm surprised there are no marks...
Think it would be a good investment to bring it with you. Cheapest running, actually runs, is going from 700-1200 bucks around here. I'm sure...
51, 216 Full side cover Valve cover Oil pan, complete with oil channels and tubes Pushrods Complete Rocker arm shaft Dizzy Timing gear cover Crank...
After further review, they are hydrolic lifters in which the retainer clips are missing. Have gotten 3 lifters out so far, a lot of buildup on...
Tore into my 235 last night, carbon build up on head/valve/pistons, must have been a mosquito sprayer before the car was parked. Going to try and...
Andy, he replied. missed out one by 2 weeks, but he is trying to track him down. He also had another lead. Thanks again
Thanks Andy, sent him a PM
Keller TX
Apreciate the help! I think I'm falling for ole betsi , new radiator, mst cylinder, and wheel cylinders came in today from C Ind... Front/rear...
I would have been happy as a lark!! and yes, I'm a nice guy!! But hey, I'm expanding my knowledge, having fun, its just my wallet that's...
Thanks Mike!!
That's what I hear, but search CL down in Texas, either cheap and not running/no history or running for 800-1200
Freeze plug, maybe a block heater all FE motors will have 352 on the right front side of the block. Heads usually have a 6090-? code You can also...
Considered a newer 6 and also a V8, but then I'm looking a possibly having to still rebuild a motor and tranny, change out the rear end, and then...
Its crazy how much the machine work cost for the 6 vs an 8, simply crazy. I did fix the door latches last night on the truck, so felt a little...
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