807kirby
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just my 2 cents, I had a harley the would drop one cylinder when hot. It seamed to be cured with a better ground wire to the frame! I chased this problem for a year! It also had electronic ignition.
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would something like this be a good change to go to 12v from 6v?? would appear more stock than newer alt. would be good to get the starter and flywheel as well for complete update!!
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that looks great!!! I was thinking of something like that but with room for brake booster?? Power brakes would be good! But your bracket looks good as well!! I like the fact that the pedals are in the correct positions!!
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thanks for the little bit of info. just wanted to make sure I get the right stuff for rebuilding! thanks again! Bruce
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yes it is 25" head and block! it does have 12volt accessories. Napa in Canada lists it as a 230 ci so I assume it is looked up block number on line and said it was a 230ci Has the same pistons in parts listing, and bearings just wondered about the flywheel and clutch, compatibility, then the crank and rods for more cubic inches
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Hi all I can purchase a 230 ci plymouth motor 25" block from a 1956 car. how inter changeable will the parts be from my 1950 plymouth 218 ci motor also a 25" block? was just thinking it may be better to start with a crank and rods that had not spun a bearing? Plus I gain a few cubes in the process! just wondering what stuff is the same and what may be trouble. I can get the motor for $100 and has all the accessories still on it.( alt, oil pump, oil filter, dist., starter and bell housing, clutch, intake and exhaust, carb...) Thanks in advance! Bruce
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Napa has right set listed for my 1950 plymouth 25" block if the last guys numbers are right! FS4922 was somewhere around $125 for the set, I think! I am having same problems getting numbers for bearings(crank and rod) not sure if Canadian is the same as US! hope this helps Bruce
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or the carb may be dirty? not allowing enough fuel once choke is off. I have seen plenty of mini bikes with this problem! You need to blow out all passages in carb with compressed air.. Just a thought Bruce
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Just wondering if anyone knew if the Canadian 25" block used the same Rod and Main bearings as other Flathead 6's. Say like the american motors for example? Mine is a 1950 P20- 218CI motor. just wondering what would fit and roughly what years would interchange? Thanks in advance!!! Bruce
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Supercharging / turbo flathead 6? Opinions?
807kirby replied to dynaflash_8's topic in P15-D24 Forum
you can get new turbo's from ebay for a decent price!! at least you know it should not fail due to bad bearings or other parts!! just a thought!! -
Just figured out the kits will be no use as this is a Canadian motor I will be building!! Hoping rings are not to hard to get and don't need oversized pistons!!! found the head gasket set number tonite online at least!! WOW this could be a pain!!
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so I guess no one has used these kits??? Was just a question!! Thanks for the replies!!
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That is really Nice find!!! Looks great and solid!!! Good luck getting it going!!!
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It is a Canadian 25" block in my car! So the pistons maybe different???
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you should never have to add acid to the battery!! Once filled the acid level should stay the water evaporates while charging! Just top up with distilled water and good to go!!
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my plan is to tear down and get machine work done then order kit, or individual parts as required! Just wondering if anyone has used the kits and how they are?? for quality and small things that I will still need to get later! Thanks Bruce
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Has anyone bought an engine rebuild kit from Kanter or any where else? What parts are missing from the kits?? or gaskets?? I have to rebuild my 218 in the 1950 I purchased and was just looking for advise on what to buy for rebuilding! Is it better to go with individual peices? Thanks in advance!!
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Just a thought, make sure you are careful with the screen!! These are very delicate and break easily! My wife is on her third ebook device because of this!! I made a hard case for general carrying around!! If you toss in purse and bump the screen can crack rendering the device useless!! Her first 2 were sony ebooks and were decent to use, now she has a Aluratek which works well! If you can download music you can also download most books for free using the same sites!!
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like i said earlier they made them for quite awhile, even with the shovel head motors which would have be fairly reliable!! Used them for all kinds of jobs, Military and otherwise!!
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Harley Servicar!! My dad had a couple of these!! They made them up untill the late 60's or early 70's!!
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OK, how many "young" guys do we have on this forum??
807kirby replied to BobT-47P15's topic in P15-D24 Forum
I am 33, loved cars my whole life!! And bikes to for that matter!!! Just got a P-20 1950 this summer traded my bike for it!! Ran great, drove great, needs paint and interior work! but is solid which is rare for Northwestern Ontario. Just always loved old things and how they worked -
kool thanks for the ideas guys I appreciated them!!!
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hey just wondering what people use to clean up the dashes in there cars. The wood grain seams to come off if I use to aggressive of a cleaner. Would like to get it better than it is now any idea's?? Thanks for the input!!
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this has definitely helped me out, when I bought my car the transmission was out and did not know that there was a helper spring!! I think I have the spring in the parts box, but did not install as I was unaware that it went on park brake!! Thanks for this post!!
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It had some oil pressure but was knocking??? I know I will need to pull apart to see how bad it is, but just trying to figure out if I should have replacement motor on hand to install if needed or rebuild this one. I don't know how much abuse they will take before they can't be fixed? Just keep hearing how tough they are!!