I pulled my 216 engine out of the truck and tore into it, confirming that the #1 rod bearing had melted out. Started tearing the 235 down and found it pretty rusty. Had to destroy a couple pistons to get the rods out. But the result was a serviceable crankshaft and set of rods to build my 216 into a full pressure engine.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
