#44590 - 10/25/08 09:01 AM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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I went there yesterday and picked up my replacement motor. I asked about your big flattie and they said they had seen them, but had no parts for them. The engine I got came out of a 67 Power Wagon. The crank and rod bearings are std. with .020 over pistons. I'll posts pics tomorrow.
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#44602 - 10/25/08 01:04 PM
Re: Flattie
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Xea I.I. #5390
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They've got a real nice place there with lots of old Mopar Power Wagon stuff.
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#44720 - 10/28/08 10:51 AM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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Anyone got a spark plug recommendation? I prefer Champions if possible.....
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#45042 - 11/09/08 06:49 PM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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Ok, It's been a while since I posted, but here are some progress pictures.
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#45885 - 12/08/08 01:06 PM
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SOB
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BOY-o, BOY-o, BOY-o!!! Makes me wonder why I went Chevy. Well, maybe not. Super cool stuff tho'. SOB
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#47735 - 02/08/09 08:42 PM
Re: Flattie
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Xea I.I. #5390
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More progress:
Took this off
Put this on
Oil pressure guage so I can see it from under the hood
Alternator install
Carb linkage
Carb linkage open
Still working to get the linkage right, but I think I'm on the right track....
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#48149 - 02/26/09 08:12 PM
Re: Flattie
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Xea I.I. #5390
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More motor pictures....
fuel line from pump
fuel line through header
Fuel T and carb feeds
Throttle closed, choke open
choke closed
Getting closer all the time.
I expect my HEI tomorrow. My tail is a waggin'!
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#48165 - 02/27/09 07:12 AM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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Ignition is here today!!! Thanx 52'er
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#48172 - 02/27/09 09:31 AM
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#48192 - 02/27/09 05:17 PM
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Xerxes
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Xea:
Very nice work goin' on there. The linkage is very nice. Thanks for posting the photos...Great tutorial
Paul..aka xerxes.
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#48202 - 02/27/09 08:44 PM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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Got my HEI today. I'm going to try and have that in this weekend. Plug wires and then its time to put the flywheel and clutch on. I have a 3 speed floor shifter to put on too.
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#48219 - 02/28/09 09:24 PM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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Oh, it went in so sweet! now to get plug wires........
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#52713 - 10/09/09 05:18 PM
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Xea I.I. #5390
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Been a while since I've been here to add any more progress on my project.
Took the front clip off to paint the the frame, firewall and inner fenders. Core support and radiator was also done.
Here are the inner fenders
Here is the motor/trans on the hook, with my helper
set in place
An issue with my new header
I'm going back in the hospital for some repair on my diabetic toes again next week, so I'don't know when there will be any more pictures.
Edited by Xea I.I. #5390 (10/09/09 05:30 PM)
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#53465 - 11/16/09 06:29 AM
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Nice engine. What carbs are you running?
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#53497 - 11/17/09 11:53 AM
Re: Flattie
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Xea I.I. #5390
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#53513 - 11/17/09 10:40 PM
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seanMCMAHON
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Looks nice hope to see you at the next meeting.
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#72867 - 12/06/12 12:53 PM
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Just Me
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I know I'm getting into this kind of late. I am very familiar with Mopar flat heads. If your original cyl. head can at all possibly be saved , DO IT. 57 and 58 230 engines had the best flow and highest compressions of any 23 inch long mopar flat head sixs. Cast iron parts can be welded by someone who knows what they are doing. The entire part needs to be heated several hunderd degrees and then, while hot, you GAS weld the part with cast iron rod and flux. DO NOT EVER EVER WELD CAST IRON WITH ELECTRIC ARC WELD. The part then needs to be cooled ever so slowly. Total remachining is then needed. Edgy Machine in califonia does make and sell new alumium cyl. heads for all mopar sixs. Do not confuse this site with Eggy Machine in Cal. Although, Eggy can supply all of the parts you can ever need for this or any older engine. There are several things that can and should be done with oiling system of this engine. If you are still rebuilding it, contact me.
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I found a place that sells a good set of chrome acorn nut covers. Just right for those head studs.
Almost a shame to put the front clip back on.LOL
