Sactownog Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 update: The engine I have (1953 Dodge 230 Flat Head straight 6 ) has been turned before. The pistons are.030 over factory spec, I have ordered .060 pistons, new wrist pins, clips, connecting rod bushing from Then and Now automotive that are NOS. I felt having the original pistons that would have been put in this engine back in the day are better than some new machined ones from EGGY. not to say Eggy is a bad company in any way, but NOS seems to be what is working best for my build in many aspects. from the rear end rebuild to the bushings and bearings. NOS just fits better. Anyway, now to deck the head, deck the top of the block, clean the valve intake and exhaust ports, and I am going to use a dremel to widen the intake exhaust ports as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Apparently decking the manifold side of the block is a good idea too -- so I have been told. Manuel in Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Manuel said: Apparently decking the manifold side of the block is a good idea too -- so I have been told. Manuel in Oz I agree, I have heard its a good idea to do so, however, there are stud's that go in the block that have to be pulled out to do this, I did not have any issues with the manifold or intake leaking and chose to not do this. I will be doing the top side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I have heard also not a good idea, if you have a cast iron manifold, and you have warpage on the manifold, when you plane the block you put undo stress on the manifold when attaching, unless you have a thick enough gasket to make up for the warp... Also you do want to pull the studs and replace all of them on the block, to ensure tight threads and no water leaking from any water jackets, and especially after hot tank bath, simply double nut them to wrench them off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 14 hours ago, Surf City '38 said: I have heard also not a good idea, if you have a cast iron manifold, and you have warpage on the manifold, when you plane the block you put undo stress on the manifold when attaching, unless you have a thick enough gasket to make up for the warp... Also you do want to pull the studs and replace all of them on the block, to ensure tight threads and no water leaking from any water jackets, and especially after hot tank bath, simply double nut them to wrench them off. you are refering to leaking out of the bolts on the intake/manifold side correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 UPDATE: started port matching the intake and exhaust ports. also, got both front lower cross memeber and 2nd shifter/shift peddle assembly cross memeber out of the car, I am going to sand blast the parts, paint and re-install. also, this is going to make it easy to put the engine back into the vehicle with the lower member being removable. originally the lower solid member made it a pain in the butt to get the engine out without removing the flywheel/clutch assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Cutler Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Sactownog said: you are refering to leaking out of the bolts on the intake/manifold side correct? Correct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 10 minutes ago, Surf City '38 said: Correct mine did not leak before and they have not been moved, I plan to leave them and re-use them. they are not damaged in any way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 Are you doing anything with the valve guides? Now's the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 My intake/exhaust studs looked fine - from the outside. I noticed one had bad threads, apparently cross-threaded - so I decided to replace it. When I got it out, I discovered about 3/4 of the inner threads had rusted away. I was shocked at how little of the hidden inner threads remained. And this stud was a bear to get out, despite the damage. Do not take it for granted that any studs that appear okay on the outside, but come into contact with the water jacket, are solid and in good shape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 checked the studs on the exhaust/intake side, all threads look good, they will stay in and be reused. the engine ran for a year and had no leaking problems so for now they will stay. however, I have ported the intake/exhaust holes on both the block and manifolds. the Valve guides are next to be checked with a ball gauge. I have new valve's and springs and if all goes well, I wont have to change the guides. but we will see. I will be polishing the intake/exhaust ports and then doing the proper valve job to seat the valves. new .060 pistons have been ordered and will be here Thursday, so that I can get the measurements to bore the block out and get the turning assembly sent out to be balanced. lost to come in the coming weeks, however I have to wait because no class tomorrow (sema) and no class Monday (veterans day) so now I wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 I got the intake/exhaust holes ported on both the block and manifold's and will be polishing them this week. also I received the pistons from Then and now and will be measuring them so that I can bore out the block to the correct size and get the turning assembly sent out for balancing. stay tuned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JACK M Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 UPDATE: 11/15/19 so I have been in a community college class for the last 2 months, I am pretty advanced when it comes to building vehicles and feel my skill's would be greatly increased by taking an Engine Building class. I decided yesterday after 2 months of frustrating issues with this class to load my 230 flat head 6 engine into my truck and all the parts I have amassed and take it over to an Engine Builder who specializes in not only engine building but flat head engines. I feel mislead by this community college and the instructor (who did not know how to use the bore machine or cross hatch machine) should have had more of a hands on approach. The tool department was not very well versed in the tools in the tool department or how they work or what they are used for, they also constantly had Micromiters that were not accurate and ran out of supplies offten. so, with that being said, the engine will be built in about a month, and I will continue to work on the engine bay. I have been cleaning parts as well as sand blasting cross members for paint, so when the engine is back, it should be easy to slide it right into the car and move on. stay tuned. 😕 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 Well, at least you are smart enough to see all that. Best of luck, it sounds like you are on the right track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Over the weekend I took a bunch of parts over to a buddies shop to sand blast and paint. figured since the engine is now off my plate, I can focus more on the car and get it ready for engine to be put back in when I get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Cutler Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Do you plan on replacing the clutch pedal bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 6 minutes ago, Surf City '38 said: Do you plan on replacing the clutch pedal bushing? are you speaking of the throw out bearing? clutch/flywheel/pressure plate/throw out bearing are all restored to new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Sactownog said: are you speaking of the throw out bearing? clutch/flywheel/pressure plate/throw out bearing are all restored to new. No, should be a bushing/sleeve on this pivot. (may be on both sides of the shaft) Edited November 18, 2019 by Surf City '38 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Surf City '38 said: No, should be a bushing/sleeve on this pivot. was not planning on it, there is nothing wrong with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sactownog said: was not planning on it, there is nothing wrong with it. Make certain you get ALL of the sand blasting media out of the bushings. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cutler Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, keiser31 said: Make certain you get ALL of the sand blasting media out of the bushings. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 The plan this week is to remove all the parts from the pieces that were sand blasted and make sure the sand is out of the moving areas. then, I will be installing the cross member back into the vehicle with peddle assembly. Next is to take the Radiator to S&S in Oceanside and have them flush it to see if I need to have it re-cored or if it will be fine. I dont want any junk blocking the engine water way's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 update: have a buddy here in San Diego who rebuilt my original distributor, its back to new. such a great job, I am very pleased with this rebuild. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sactownog Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT SIZE EXHAUST PIPE TO USE WITH THE 230 FLAT HEAD 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Sactownog said: update: have a buddy here in San Diego who rebuilt my original distributor, its back to new. such a great job, I am very pleased with this rebuild. Does your buddy do that as a business? If so can you share the contact information? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 http://www.richer-auto-and-truck-electric.com/ Jimmy Richer Jr. is the owner and if you tell him Ralph refereed you, he will take care of you with the CAR GUY DISCOUNT. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sactownog Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 UPDATE: 1/31/2020 Well after about 3-4 Months of going to a night college, finding out the college instructor did not know how to operate the school's bore / hone machine, or how to deck the head and block and many months of frustrations. I have finally got my engine close to the finish line. I ended up taking the engine to a local machine shop to have the head/block decked, the new valve guides installed, and bored the block .060 while the block was there, i figured, why not have the shop put the short block together, and now in about a week I should be getting the engine back. here are some updated pictures of the engine, it will be painted silver. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keiser31 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Thanks for the update! Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Cutler Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Sactownog said: May be a good idea to make sure your pilot bushing is replaced at this point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I have been wondering what ever happened to this project. Lookin goood. You will be on the road soon. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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