Pontiac 223 flathead cylinder head

[1964carlito]

Does anyone know where I can get a Pontiac 223 cu in flathead cylinder head? I’ve git a 39 Pontiac business coupe and the original cylinder head is cracked

[Marty Roth]

You might do well to post this request under Parts Wanted:

 

http://forums.aaca.org/forum/149-parts-wanted/

 

and also in the Pontiac Section:

http://forums.aaca.org/forum/47-pontiac-oakland/

 

or Flathead Pontiac : 

http://forums.aaca.org/forum/87-pontiac-flathead-owners/

 

Good luck with your search

[pont35cpe]

2 hours ago, 1964carlito said:

Does anyone know where I can get a Pontiac 223 cu in flathead cylinder head? I’ve git a 39 Pontiac business coupe and the original cylinder head is cracked

I have a couple 239(`41engine)heads not sure of the difference from the 222cu in engine. Head gasket shows to fit 208, 223, and 239 engines, maybe the heads will interchange..  Tom

[Bloo]

Yes, the head gasket is the same. I'll bet it would fit. Compression might be different.

 

1964carlito: What tipped you off it was cracked? Was it a crack on the outside you could see or something else?

[1964carlito]

I was losing coolant and after a close look I could see a hairline crack that was opening up at operating temp. Crack would disappear after cool down. I’ve got it temp repaired with JB Weld. It’s holding on short trips however I realize I’ll need to have the head replaced. 

[1964carlito]

[1964carlito]

Temp repair with JB Weld of 39 cylinder flat head six Pontiac 223 cu in