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Does anyone know if there is a HIGH FLOW option for the dodge 230 flat 6 engine? my block is 1953. I have seen someone rebuild them so that they...
update: had to have crank turned .40 over, also had the connecting rod journals .40 over. found all the bearings needed and now that I have used a...
There is a guy I found one time who rebuilds oil pump's for the Dodge 230 flat head 6. He was said that he would tighten them up and make them...
yeah man, I was stoked that when it came out it was 1 piece. also, I think I just sourced the .30 main bearings and .20 rod bearings. things are...
UPDATE: was able to slide hammer out the water jacket in the block which came out in one piece (thankfully). I got the engine in the steam...
picture of inside the head after steam cleaning. [ATTACH]
The engine build is going good as well, I got the engine out and am now rebuilding it at the local community college that I attend for night...
The new transmission looks great, 3 speed with the 6 volt overdrive. I will be installing the transmission onto the engine/bell housing before I...
Well its been a while since I have updated this post, I moved the build to the AACA site because a lot of those guys have the same car's and know...
I am rebuilding my engine in night school engine building class and cannot seem to find the engine spec's for this engine. can anyone help me with...
So I will fill grease fitting and then also run grease around and in with my hand, then clean off and see how it feels.
If I spin it, it makes sound, its for sure dry. you think if I grease it (which will take up the empty room where grease should go) it will be ok...
need to know how to repair/replace the throwout bearing in my 33 dodge transmission/clutch assembly. can the bearing be pressed out and replaced...
GOING WITH LUCAS 85-140.
what type of gear fluid should be used? I rebuilt my 33 dodge rear end that has 4:37 gears. was going to put 85-140 or 80-90 weight. whats best?
IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, SUNDAY IN VISTA CALIFORNIA (SAN DIEGO) THE 30TH VISTA ROD RUN WILL BE HELD IN VISTA, CA...
Here is the finished results of the 1929 Ford Model A bed rail's I sealed. I used Thompsons Water Seal and it worked great. my client was very...
I have to keep the wood stakes on the bed, I guess I am going to have to tape off the bed and either rub or spray the wood. my plan is to pressure...
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so then thoughts on linseed oil
what do you all think of Thompsons Water Sealer? I was thinking of putting that on a rag and rubbing it into the wood. it seems to be a clear sealer.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have to clear the wood bed on a 1929 Ford pickup tomorrow and am not sure what sealer to use. I want to keep the...
I originally wanted to spend thousands on the engine, stroke it, etc. but after much thought, I would rather get this car back together with the...
the front and rear main seal's are what leak on my engine right now, otherwise the engine is seemingly fine. however since the rear end and...
Where is the best place to buy an engine rebuild kit for the 1953 Dodge 230 flathead 6? any recommendations?
This is Harlean, I like her because she is very Rare and has that gangster luxury look.
I was hopeful that I could find a place remaking the board, but really what I am trying to figure out is what kind of board material is supposed...
Anyone know where I can find the board that goes on the engine side of the firewall? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
My favorite part is driving in general, getting the waive's and thumbs up along with the occasional question "What kind of car is that" even...
I do mobile detail and only use quality products. Mothers is great, I have used their machine wax on many vehicles and so far my favorite wax to...
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