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#65586 09/11/2006 11:52 PM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 | I recently inherited a 56 Chevy Suburban project that is missing the valve rocker assembly. It has the original 235 engine and I would appreciate it if someone could tell me what engine years and sizes use the same rocker assembly? Need to get it running and drivable so I can make a decision on whether or not I can keep it (too many projects). Also, Has anyone come across an easy way to get the rust off of iron? The engine was totally rebuilt and installed but never completely re-assembled. It sat in an unheated garage for 30 years. All of the rough, non-machined surfaces inside and out that were not coated with oil at that time are now rusty. Machined surfaces are still in great shape. | | |
#65587 09/12/2006 1:06 AM | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | The rocker assembly is the same from '54-'62, on 235 and 261. Sealed Power still makes the assembly. You should be able to get it at the flaps, if not, Patrick's has them. I'm certain that Stovebolt Enine has them, too.
As far as the rust goes, I'm thinking that you mean surface rust on the outside of the block. For that, I've had good results with Por-15 Metal Ready. If ypu use that, make sure to rinse thuroughly, and paint as soon as it's completely dry to prevent re-rusting.
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#65588 09/12/2006 9:40 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | I use Rustoleom rusty metal primer. You can paint over it as soon as it flashes over or the next day.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#65589 09/13/2006 6:42 PM | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 76 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 76 | Another good source for rebuild parts for the old engines is Egge.com They specialize in parts for obsolete engines. I guess no one told them that old Chey six cylinders have never been obsolete! | | |
#65590 09/14/2006 4:34 AM | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 | Thanks for the tips. Actually the rust problem is as much on the inside as the outside. This suburbans story is that the engine was rebuilt by a shop in Portland in 1975 (I have the receipt). The engine was then put back in the truck but the fuel pump and a few other things were not reinstalled and it sat that way for 30 years. I pulled the engine and removed the pan to find a gigantic mouse nest filling the oil sump.The moisture from the mice caused a lot of rust on all surfaces that were not oil coated by the rebuilder. I have been carefully working at it with a wire brush but its kind of a slow process since I have to be careful not to mess up the machined surfaces. Thought there might be something I could apply with a brush that would remove it. | | |
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