Bruce W

In the past I have used full covers when storing my car indoors. More recently have gone to covering the flat surfaces of the car with old cotton bed sheets only. I was concerned the full cover makes the inside of the car dark. Mice love the dark. Also, the bed sheets are easily washed compared to a full car cover.

For initial paint removal, with some old paint I have had success using a sharp razor blade to scrape the old paint off. If conditions are right, the old paint will peel off like snowflakes. It leaves a clean dry surface, and the flakes are easily vacuumed up. Be sure to wear a dust mask.

I am doing an original restoration and the markings on the block match the number on the build card so I would like to stay with the original block. I may look further into installing a Dodge 217 crank and rods. I am hoping to hear from someone that has tried it. I know it's not much of a gain but if it's just a matter of using one crank and rods over the other, what the heck? I want to go through the engine anyway.

I have confirmed the journal size is different, 201 vs the 230. I think you are right Todfitch. If I want to up my displacement, 218 is probably the max using the internal components of a Dodge 218. Thank you guys for the input. If anyone else has useful information. Please reply.

My 1940 Plymouth engine is in need of a rebuild. If I bore the 201 block to 3.25", use the crank, rods and camshaft from a later Dodge 230 engine, would I now have a 230 cu in engine? Has anyone tried this. What problems might I have?