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Agreed..I'm really trying to save this block since it's the original motor.
I got the driver's side head off after 4 hours of torch..hammer lube and impact. Front cylinder is rusted really good. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
So a little update. I torched the bolts on the drivers side head, sprayed wd40,beat them with a hammer, and hit them with an impact. It took 4...
Thank you for your detailed recommendation. Everything you say makes perfect sense. The engine won't fit in a 55 gal drum with the heads attached...
I'll use any excuse to buy a new tool
I have not. That's one tool I don't have. I would have to siphon out the liquid I've poured down the cylinders also to get a look.
Getting that motor in a drum with the hydromatic attached may be challenging. Thanks for your input
I've had marvel oil and pb blast in those cylinders for years. It still won't budge. I would remove the heads but the bolts snap and I'm unsure if...
Your not The pan is off. Two headbolts snapped while taking them out so I stopped. I'm not sure the machine shop has a better solution but I...
Right in my backyard..I was born in San Leandro. Thanks
I've just bolted everything back together and looking for a machine shop to deliver with it.
I can't get the crank to turn. I may take it up north to Chico ca to see if they can get it done
I'm in tracy
Thanks!
Hi guys. I'm new and this is my first post. I'm located in northern CA. And I'm looking for a machine shop with experience on flathead Cadillac. I...
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