John-T-53

I've seen what @kencombs has witnessed. Such as, ".010" printed on the shells. I've never seen permanent markings on engine parts, besides the journal number, but if the crank has been ground it should have paint pen markings on one of the counter weights. Usually in the format of: R 30 M 10 meaning, rods .030" undersize, mains .010" undersize. I'm not sure if this is standard industry markings, but each machinist has their own style.

Oil pan sludge can be one of the most difficult things to clean especially when mixed with tetraethyl lead deposits. Sometimes even a parts washer won't cut it. I used to use simple green quite often but switched to super clean because it's a lot more effective (yup, and caustic). Gloves definitely needed. I only use brake clean for the final rinse, it doesn't have much grease cutting abilities since it's too volatile. But works great at removing light oily residue in prep for painting.

use solvent with a combo of scraping and rags to get the bulk of it. Don't need too much solvent, it will cut the sludge and grime. you don't need a tank of solvent, necessarily. Just pour some in, wipe it up, repeat.... Then you could do a final clean with water based cleaner. I recommend "Super clean" or "purple power" - way more effective than simple green.

Why is this in OT? Looks like a flathead engine.... If so, the flywheel bolt heads face the engine, and nuts face the clutch. No room for nuts on the engine side. Use a solvent such as mineral spirits or gasoline to clean the sludge in the pan. Or a jet wash / hot tank if you have access to one...

ROAD TRIP: You've been on quite the tour of northern TX in search of Dodge trucks... !

Nice bid'ness coupe! I saw an exact one like that years ago here in California - '52 or '53. It had a V-8 too, not sure if it was a hemi or poly.

Yup, between 65 and 70. When I had earplugs in, I tended to go faster, haha....

"OD" as he's known, about to head out in his '93 Cummins, back to Escalon. There was also a similar or equal year truck that showed up, a dualie (no photo, unfortunately). The two owners connected, and an exchange of parts is planned in the near future. Heading back down the 101 for the return trip.... F the 5.

We always get at least one or two orphan makes at this event each year. Jim's brother's silver Kaiser showed up again, and below is Charlie's '55 Nash, with body design by Pininfarina of Torino. I really enjoyed this car. AMC's thrifty 195-6. Note: no intake manifold. The exhaust "manifold" is just a steel pipe with cutouts bolted to the block. "Brendt" strikes a pose. Best of show award Really hope to see this COE on the road next year! The aftermath of Joe's Motorhome debacle on Sunday.... photo credit: @48Dodger

Hunkering down around the fire whilst a cell passes overhead.... and opinions being expressed over which (wet) wood pieces to burn...lol

Here's my pics.... Heading out of SLO county on the 41.... "El Puto Cinco" Joe's Truck awaiting its dismount Bud's Truck just having rolled out of the trailer

So you moved out of the big LA I take it..... or was it OC.

SF, 1950s.... The route van might be an International Metro, not sure.

The head was replaced with a new one (and gasket too). Not sure what specifics on his engine are. It used to run on the cool side, now it runs on the hot side - not overheating, but he has to watch it. When under load it gets hotter and a couple times he's pulled over to let it cool. I think the water pump was replaced too.... I thought might be blockage or sediment somewhere...? A pond for bathing? haha.... too many frogs and toads out there....

See replies above in "Red".... Also, Orlando is bringing his '92 Cummins again this year and has questions about engine temp for the experts.... it's running hot despite replacing the head, t-stat, etc....