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According to the number on the engine TP23 it came from a 1960 Dodge truck

Can anyone recommend a machine shop in or near Sacramento? Ed

Got it. I use a long easy out. At a point that I was worrying about breaking the easy out it started to free up. Thank you for the help. Ed

I am tearing down a 1960 230 for overhaul. The oil pressure regulator piston is stuck. I have soaked it for two days in penetrant but it wont budge. Any suggestions? Ed

Its not a P15-D24 but it is a Dodge and the head is flat. Montana Dodge fast four. I believe that they set a record.

I installed the autolite 425 plugs and the idle improved a lot. Thank you mpn23748 Ed

I can not seem to find Autolite 325 plugs.

I did seal the studs I used Indian head gasket shellac. I have used it before and have not had a problem. I am not sure if it is the fright stuff. I did take the three studs out that were leaking and resealed them and dumped a little Alumaseal in. I drove it for a few miles and as if now it is not leaking. I heard after the fact to use flat gaskets on the plugs or flatten the crush ones before installing. Less likely to scar the head How long would you wait before re-torquing? Thank you all. Ed

I'm stupid, I took the car around the block. There was a noticeable increase in response and acceleration. I was impressed. I got it back and raised the hood. coolant leaking from three center head studs. When I had the head off I noticed that there were what seemed to be cracks between the center bolt holes and a coolant passage next to it in the deck. I said to my self.....self it will be alright....not. Anyone know of a rebuildable engine in northern California?. Maybe a little alumaseal will get me by until I find one. I did ask Earl Edgerton about what plug to use. Autolite 303. They do seem kind of short. Ed

Thanks a lot for all of the good advice. I put the head on and fired it up tonight. It sounds pretty good. It does have a little putt-putt. I will tweak on the carburetors and timing tomorrow. Any thoughts on timing? I used ARP studs, washers and nuts and torqued them to 60 pounds. I used a Felpro gasket and coated it with copper coat. Autolite 303 plugs. Anyone know the torque on the plugs? 50% antifreeze. I could not figure out how to use the stock throttle linkage so I got one from Lokar. The next thing is to do something with the oil filter. This car set out in a field for some time. One good thing you do not have to roll down the window to spit, just spit through the holes in the floor. I will try to attach a picture or two. Ed

I am happy that I found this place. There is a lot of good information and I am sure the answers are already somewhere in the forum. I have been adding pieces as I can afford them to my 52 business coupe. It has a later model 230 I have an Offinhouser two one manifold, Langdon’s exhaust and now Earl Edgerton’s head. Some questions on the head instillation: What type of head gasket, does it matter? Torque? Coolant, Somewhere I heard 100% antifreeze Spark plugs, A few more threads in Earl’s head, A little longer reach plug” Any other things that you may wont to say about installing an aluminum head. Thank you Ed