tom'sB2B Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I’ve started the process of rebuilding the engine in my 1947 Dodge. I would like to use this thread to ask questions along the way when I can’t find the answer using the the search function. The reason for rebuilding this engine is that it had low compression and also the possibility of a cracked block or head. When I bought the car.a year ago the PO mentioned it might have a cracked block (probably why he sold it so cheap). I brought it home pulled the head gasket and found the cylinders full of coolant. Thought maybe just a bad gasket.Cleaned out the coolant. Drained the pan. Replaced gasket. Drove it for a couple of months. Still had low compression. Would still blow gray smoke sometimes on accelerating. I have dreams of making this car into a reliable, long distance driving car. To rebuild the engine seems to be an inevitability. What the hell. I’m doin it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom'sB2B Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 So I pulled the engine over Christmas holiday. Not so easy by myself and on a hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48Dodger Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Bring your parts list to the BBQ Tom....you know you might find just what you need! 48D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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