Jim Yergin

In no small part due to the information and inspiration provided on this forum, I am in the process of trying my hand at my first engine rebuild (a 230 six cylinder). Looking for advice as to what should be replaced regardless of the condition of the original parts, a "might as well" approach while inside the engine. Items such as pistons (assuming the cylinders to do not need to be bored out), piston pin bushings, pistion pins, valve guides, tappets, timing chain, timing gear, valves, valve springs, oil pump, etc. Excluding the bearing inserts that will be replaced, for these other parts, if they check out OK, is it foolish to re-use any or all? Thanks. Jim Yergin

Thanks grey beard. Today I spoke to my machinist who has the block and I am taking the caps to him tomorrow so that he can do just as you suggested. I am hoping that he can identify the correct locations and that the block is in good enough shape that I can avoid the additional line bore. But will just have to wait and see. Jim Yergin

Howard, It should be 5 X 4.5 Jim Yergin

Thanks James. I was hoping to avoid having to do that but it may come down to just that. I guess I was hoping that at a minimum there was a way to measure the caps installed in both possible locations and thereby determine the correct placement. Jim Yergin

The engine I recently purchased was already disassembled. It appears that whom ever disassembled the engine did not mark the 2nd and 3rd crankshaft bearing caps so that they could go back in their original places. My factory parts book lists the same part numbers for these caps so I guess looking for different parts numbers on the caps themselves won't work. Is there any way to determine the correct location of each of the caps? Thanks. Jim Yergin

Rodney, Sorry you couldn't make it but I certainly know about time constraints and traffic. Looking forward to seeing you and Chet at Sully. Jim Yergin

Norm, It is a Licoln Continental. I think the original Continentals were based on the Zephyr. The owner told me it has both an overdrive transmission and a Columbia two speed axle thereby providing potentially 12 speeds. Jim Yergin

Just a few more pictures. Jim Yergin

Here are some more pictures. Jim Yergin

Went to a car show in Fairfax, Virginia yesterday. Small but nice show. Only Mopars were a 1937 Dodge with a V8 and a 1968 Challenger. Here are some pictures. Jim Yergin

Yes it has. Jim Yergin

Don, Good point. Yes I am continuing with the 230 engine. I have the block, head, camshaft and crank at the machine shop to be checked out and machined where necessary. In the mean time I am proceeding with the painting of the fenders and hood. Having the 201 running gives me more options on how to proceed. On another note, the Early Ford V8 club is having a national meet car show in Fairfax, Virginia on June 2. Will you be in the area then? Jim Yergin

If it was a prankster, I'm not laughing. I guess anything is possible but the engine came with one of my parts cars and the seller told me it was a "remanufactured" engine that had never been run. I would hope that if that is true then the timing chain had been checked and replaced if necessary. I think it is more likely that I removed the spark plug wires, reinstalled them while the carb was off and then forgot I had done so. Trouble shooting is challenging enough without creating more "troubles" in doing so. Jim Yergin

Some time ago I solicited advice on why my P12 would not start after removing the carb to have George Asche check it out. I got frustrated enough that I let it sit while I went to work on paint preparation and body work. I knew that I had spark and I could see fuel in the carb so I concluded that the problem had to be timing. I double and triple checked the static timing. Just recently I remembered previous posts on this forum about the plug wires in the distributor cap being off one spot. Even though I have no recollection of having disturbed those wires since I had the engine running before, I figured it was worth a try changing the postions on the cap. I moved each wire one spot counter-clockwise, turned on the ignition, hit the starter pedal and it started right up. On the one hand I am very pleased that it runs but on the other hand it is a bit disconcerting to be reminded how old and forgetful I am getting. Jim Yergin

Rodney, Last I heard they are calling for rain on Saturday. If it is not too wet I plan on being there around 11:30. A good place to meet would be at the front door of City Hall. It is up on a little hill overlooking the show. In any case the show is not so big that I couldn't find you just walking around. Bill, Would be great if you joined us but the show is in Virginia not Illinois. Jim Yergin

Thanks Don. Jim Yergin

Rodney, You didn't miss the show. It is this Saturday, May 19. Can you make it? Jim Yergin

I am disassembling a D24 engine. I removed the cranshaft pulley/vibration damper asssembly. My Plymouth doesn't have one of these so this is new to me. There appears to be a rubber material between the front most edge piece and the thicker vibration damper section. However, I do not see how the assembly comes apart to replace the rubber piece. Can that be done? My shop manuals and parts books do not help. Thanks. Jim Yergin

Chet, I will check with you on Friday. City Hall is on RT 236 towards George Mason Univ. just past the Fairfax County Judicial Center. Jim

Chet and Rodney, the annual Fairfax City Car show is this Saturday from 10 to 3 at the City Hall. Are either of you or anyone else on the forum going? Jim Yergin

Moss Motors sells carburetor synchronizers like the one in Don's picture: http://www.mossmotors.com/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=31164 Jim Yergin

Rob, You might just want to try a simple back flush of the cooling system. Don't have to take anything apart other than to install the back flush tee in the heater hose. Won't cure a badly clogged system but it might help. Jim Yergin

I purchased this vacuum reserve tank on eBay a while back. It was described as being a Mopar part used on Mopar vehicles in the 1950's with power brakes. I would like to use it in my car for my wipers if I can find a place for it. It turned out to be bigger than it looked in the pictures on eBay. Jim Yergin

Don, Great looking family. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Jim Yergin

John, Thanks for the information. That helps me in my comparison shopping. Jim Yergin