Mark40plymouth Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Been lurking around for a while getting some ideas for my 40 Plymouth 2dr sedan. It looks rough but is straight and pretty solid except the front floorboards. motor was really stuck when I got it, but finally got things rotating. Ordered 1 new valve guide and exhaust valve to replace the one I bent trying to get it loose. any tips on getting the valve guide in would be appreciated, already remove the old one. Going to try and stick with this original 201.3 because it looks like it was rebuilt shortly before it was parked in 1976. will try and post some pics tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Cool! Looking forward to the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 . any tips on getting the valve guide in would be appreciated Read the resources section of this webpage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Put it in the freezer and then do the reading, seriously. The freezer shrinks it a bit and makes it easier to install without galling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks for the tip. doing it in the car so might be a little fun. Here are a few vitals. Engine P9 362429 Body 211 34529 VIN 6329565 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Going to drop the gas tank today and look at my brake situation while waiting for my parts. This will be a slow build, more time than money but hope to have it moving under it's own power soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Can't wait for the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Put it in the freezer and then do the reading, seriously. The freezer shrinks it a bit and makes it easier to install without galling. Good advice, but you have to work fast once you start the instal. Once it is in contact with the block heat will transfer quickly and warm up the guide. You must be ready with all of your driver/pressing tools and drive it home as quickly as possible. You'll probably have less than a minute before the temperatures equalize between the block and guide and you'll lose the advantage of freezing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks for the tip. doing it in the car so might be a little fun. Here are a few vitals. Engine P9 362429 Body 211 34529 VIN 6329565 That "VIN" (serial number) does not seem to be valid. At least I don't see a range of numbers in my Chrysler product passenger vehicle serial number lists that cover it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Good luck with the '40. Will be looking forward to seeing photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Gas tank dropped right out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Nice. Looks like a good project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Engine spinning freely but no oil flow, pump looks good, I think the pickup tube might be clogged so pulling the oil pan, Any other thoughts on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 It just lost its prime over the years sitting still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Old oil had a lot of sludge. Pulled the cover off the oil pump has good clean oil in it. No pressure at cam shaft galley but has clean oil with extremely little flow. Received my new lifter and valve guide today progress slow but sure. Edited August 4, 2014 by Mark40plymouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Have not had mush time for the Plymouth these last few days. Hopefully will make some progress when we get back from our place in pine river this weekend. Life Happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark40plymouth Posted March 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Well the Plymouth got side tracked for a while. Hoping to get back to it in the next month or so. Last year got nothing done. Had a blood borne staff infection it ate my mitral valve had to have open heart surgery. Feeling much better now itching to get started. Picked up another project 1969 Fiat 850 Spyder going to be the wife's summer car needs some love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarjack Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Glad your health has improved. It really bums me out when a fellow hobbyist gets ill.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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