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| | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,419 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,419 | There is a breach in the #5 cylinder, coolant leak. Might be able to get away with a #5 cylinder sleeve but that remains to be revealed. There was a ton of work to get to this point. Going to call around the regional machine shops, ideas and brainstorming welcome.
The local machinist I used for my head has a waiting list for engine work. Going to be on the phone tomorrow for other machinists to see if I can get the block done sooner. Talked yesterday with Jerry who offered up wise advice and support, wish I lived closer.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 613 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 613 | Cosmo,
the breach is actually in the cylinder wall? I thought you had that at a speed shop prior for a going over.
Jim | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,419 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,419 | The block came from a reputable machine shop. Can’t recall if they Magnaflux the block, if they did, they didn’t see the issue. The reason why it took so long was that my truck at the time was a daily driver only vehicle for 18 years and I had a perfectly running 235. I finally committed to the 261 and found the problem much too late. I’m sure if I had put together the engine, then had the issue, the machinist would have made good on the block. Too late after all this time.
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 613 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 613 | That’s terrible Cosmo! But, I’m pretty sure that a mutual friend might have one or two lying around somewhere! As a matter of fact, I just talked to him yesterday. He’s also in the nor-eastern area of the ODSS as I.
Jim | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,001 | Bummer! Plop your 235 back in there 😊
~ Victor 1941 3/4-Ton Pickup (in process). Read about it in the DITY Gallery1955 Grumman Kurbside "Doughboy" 235/3 on tree w/ OD 1957 3100 - moved on 1959 C4500 Short Bus "Magic Bus" - moved on 1959 G3800 1 Ton Dually "Chief" - moved on 1958 C4400 Viking "Thor" ~ moved on to fellow Bolter | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,419 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,419 |
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | Prayers sent.
I do mean that.
Wish I had more to offer, but my local reputable old engine mechanic retired.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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