D81938

I just wanted to take a minute to thank Everybody in here. I just got my 1938 Dodge Brothers to fire up yesterday. It only has 49,861 on the car,and sounds awesome! Thanks again to everybody on here sharing the knowledge they have!!

Thanks everybody for all ur comments. Much appreciated!! I'm gonna try something!!

That's the technique thinking of using. Since my cam n tappets are still in engine.. thanks!!

I have a question on my 217.8 flat head in my 38 D.B. The car sat in a barn for 40+ yrs. Of course the valves were stuck. After I got them all loose n observed the guides I'm kinda scared to remove the guides in the exhaust valves. They r rusted in there pretty bad. Should I let a machine shop remove them before I crack the block ? Or should I heat in there n try to remove them with the threaded rod technique? Pulling them up out of the block. Never worked on a flat head before. The motor has 49,861 original miles.. 3rd owner.. Thanks !!

We just never know what life will bring! We just keep being greasy with our gems. Praying 4 u Man!!

T.Y. I appreciate all help and responses I was a truck mechanic for 30 yrs, but I was frame down mechanic. Suspensions, drive line, alignments n rears only. I do have general knowledge of engines as my dad had a scrap yard when I was young n we had refurbished vehicles. Thanks again!#?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I have a 1938 Dodge D8 touring sedan. 217.8. Flat Head I'm keeping the car all original while doing a light Refurbishing. I'm going to do a top end Rebuild, if anyone can give me tips on a good grind kit to purchase. And any tips on successful top end rebuilds, would be appreciated. The car has 48,961 original miles. But it had some stuck valves. It Sat for a long time in a barn. I never had a Flatty before! Thanks !!