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X, They didn't answer my inquiry so I can only assume they have nothing ... I'd give Vintage Power Wagons a call. I've gotten two head gaskets from them, along with all of my stock engine parts/seals. They should have everything you need. Pete
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I'll do that. Things are crazy around here right now but I could get to it next week. Thanks, Tom
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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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X, thanks for asking them about parts! I haven't called them, and I have found no other source of parts. I haven't made much progress on the "Bottle Rocket" Still collecting materials and parts and making plans. I'm spending a lot of time cutting enough wood to heat the shop this winter and replacing the diesel engine on one of my generators so I can run the mill.
I'm glad you found such a good replacement engine. That will be great in your wagon! Keep us posted, Tom
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They've got a real nice place there with lots of old Mopar Power Wagon stuff.
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Back in the mid '60s, when I was robbing stagecoaches in Columbia, there was a family that ran a saw mill on Yankee hill between Columbia and Twain Harte. They had several Power Wagons with other bodies on them. ( mostly Station wagons ) Later a good friend bought one from them with a '57 Chevy station wagon body. He called it his '57 Blazer. That was about the time I got my '70 Blazer. That PW would go places!
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Anyone got a spark plug recommendation? I prefer Champions if possible.....
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That looks really nice. I hate people who actually do things!  I found a place that sells a good set of chrome acorn nut covers. Just right for those head studs.
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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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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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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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Ignition is here today!!! Thanx 52'er
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Xea:
Very nice work goin' on there. The linkage is very nice. Thanks for posting the photos...Great tutorial
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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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Oh, it went in so sweet! now to get plug wires........
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I really like your carb linkage setup. It looks as if it will operate very smoothly.
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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.
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Nice engine. What carbs are you running?
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That front-on pic shows that engine as too cool.  Almost a shame to put the front clip back on.LOL
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Looks nice hope to see you at the next meeting.
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Xea I.I, Did you ever get this running?
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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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As one who has some distant plans to put some stress on a 230, I'd be interested in what needs to be done to the oiling system.
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