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I think I have four MOPars to choose from (one rusted solid)! To the crates tomorrow (if it gets above 22°) ?

Did not want to hear that, just got a big 'box-o-parts' today, including a Melling Oil Pump. ? What FaceBook page?

Dismantled a Stromberg BXV-3 that I got from EBay, most everything came apart/out easily and everything looks good. There is some 'white rust/corrosion' on the body, but I will bead blast that tomorrow. Have a rebuild kit ready to go. Questions are; Is there any need to remove the lead plugs that are probably factory from drilling ports that could not be casted? Without the proper tool (unless I make one), I can not get the Metering Jet and Nozzle out, is it required to be removed, if I can confirm airflow? Thanks,

Quick put a GPS tracker in it, it is beautiful

I did see that and I was wondering if someone just repainted it, is that their signature? Right now going with the T306, doesn't hurt to have a backup though.

I was hoping that's what you would say, but the in the block rubber one is more expensive for some reason, thanks

I think I am near to reaching a decision on engine parts. Been in contact with Terrill, Egge and Clegg. Here is the breakdown of parts. Terrill is not quick to respond, may need to call, but he did say that pistons are from a company that makes them for him, I would not have heard of? Egge, is obviously selling their own pistons, they are awfully proud of all their stuff ($300 - Oil Pump)! I have heard of most of the brands that Clegg has in their kit, except Silvolite Pistons, still waiting to hear if you choose the brand on those, but will probably go with Clegg, their kit comes with Fel-Pro gasket set, but they will remove and deduct the cost, I'll go with Best. Is it necessary to replace cam followers (tappets)? Only the Egge kit comes with them ($245), Terrill did not list them as available. Does anyone rebuild their oil pumps or just replace, I have a few to choose from? Silvolite Pistons and Engine Pro (USA) timing kits, anyone heard of either? Thanks!

I am looking at a Best Gasket Set on EBay, question is, with out me going through crates of parts, which rear main seal does the T306 use, is it this one. That is what is included with the gasket kit?

NICE!

FWIW, On the Hyundai DM (2013-2019) LWB 7 Seater Models Forum, I have seen a lot of negative remarks about the Firestone Air Bags. Most just upgrade the springs.

Kind of like the 'you can pay now or pay later' oil commercials... I'd rather pull it now rather than later. ?

Well I have to say this has me a little worried, I was wondering, and about to ask the question. Do you change or rebuild oil pumps I see some of the rebuild kits come with them some don't. Wondering what brand pump you had? I'm still at the machine work stage but I will keep my eye on this thread.

The first set is the engineering code and, yes it is my understanding that the second string of numbers is the sequence number, not sure of the 'starting' number? Flat Head Six Engine Numbers That Start With "T"

Good to know, another recommendation for Best Gaskets, will definitely check them out. Any thoughts on Piston/Ring brands?

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I get the impression he would rather I provide the parts, unless he was building the entire short block. I am ok with that, then he wants the piston, rods, etc. to bore and hone to fit As far as the cam bearings, that is what I thought, I will double check with him to see if it needs line boring before the purchase. Opinions on best piston brand, any idea what Terrill Machine carries?

That does shed a beacon of light on the situation, all four I have are listed, Not much difference that I can tell, if I am measuring correctly, only about 3/16", and the rod difference is 1/8", does that sound correct. Regardless the NOS Crank is for a 230, that's what mattered.

I have not heard of that brand, but I will look into them. One of the kits comes with Fel-Pro and I have always had good luck with those.

Yes, I'm sure that is correct, but I am also under the impression that a 230 rod is just ever so slightly shorter than a 218 rod. 7 13/16 center to center vs 7 15/16 if I remember correctly.

Stopped by the machine shop to pick up the block. Got to talking and he suggested I leave it and once I have the pistons, cam bearings, original connecting rods, main bearing caps and camshaft, drop them off and he can check the big end of the rods and possibly get started. I was going through my parts and ‘of course’ have some questions. The block I am using is a T306 218ci Dodge Truck B-3-B, B-4-B 1951-1953, so I cannot use the rods from that one to get a 230. I checked the rods from my original engine, which was supposed to be a 230 and it has the same rods, (numbers and measurements). The engine I just disassembled was the D34 230ci Dodge Car Dodge 6 Custom 1950. It has the shorter (by 1/8” rods) so it is a 230. Questions….. · I need .030 over pistons, best source? I see Egge and Clegg have kits, Terrill does piecemeal. · The rods I need to use for a 230 are the shorter ones, I have a NOS crankshaft I want to use, P/N on box is 2120887, I cannot determine if it is correct? I need to match it up to the 230 crank that came out of the Dodge car engine. 218 and 230 cranks are different, to get the different stroke, correct? · If the NOS crank is correct, I would need standard size main and rod bearings, Correct? · Is there a difference between a 218 and 230 camshafts? · How do you determine what size camshaft bearings you need, none of the sites list sizes, just how much over? The Egge kit comes with; Engine Rebuilding Gasket Set (without Rear Main Seal):Rear Main Seal - Rubber (inside block) Rear Main Seal - Steel/Rubber, Egge Piston Set with Pins, Valve Spring, Oil Pump, Piston Ring Set Valve Lifter, Connecting Rod Bearing, Pin Bushing, Main Bearing Set, Reground Camshaft Camshaft Sprocket, Crankshaft Sprocket, Timing Chain, Exhaust Valve, Intake Valve, Valve Guide The Clegg kit is smaller; Complete Gasket set (Including seals), Pistons, Rings, Rod Bearings, Main Bearings, Cam Bearings, Oil Pump, Freeze Plugs, Pin Bushings, Timing Kit Not sure what route to go, does all this (cam, sprockets, etc. need to be replaced? This is a bit new to me, don’t want to fudge it up. Thanks

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Stromberg Carburetor Service Manual.pdf View File Stromberg Carburetor Service Manual (PDF), 112 Pages, 66 Mb Carburetor Specifications, Applications and Service Instructions 1930's to 1950's for..... Series AA, 4A, BX, EE, WW The original page numbers were all over the place, I went through and deleted the page numbers on the book pages and changed page numbers in the index to reflect the PDF page search at the top of the menu bar. Submitter billrigsby Submitted 10/13/2020 Category Reference Information