Heavy Flat Head

Been a long time since I have posted but I hope this meets with a smile. Before I retired I was a building inspector for a County Gov in Oregon. Here is one design based on 2007 codes I used for tree placement and landing strip for the jolly guy on my web site for X-mas. Wish all of you a very merry Christmas. Ed.

Robert, I have been off the board for the last couple of months and just read your post. I have six exhausts and intake used valves left from my engine rebuild. It is very hard for me to throw anything away. If you would like a couple valves PM me and I will send them your way. By the way have you ran a compression check? If you have not, do run one, the checker can be had for very little money; you do not need a very good one. Just the type that has a rubber noise piece you hold into the spark plug hole. I would not even worry about the numbers as long as they are about the same. If you have a bad valve you will have one or two cylinders that are way lower than the others. Like others have said before me these motors do not burn valves very often, but not unheard of if the valve is too tight. Good luck as most of us have been there. Ed.

It looks good to me, but as I am a blind residential plans examiner what do I know. Ed

Darn my tele port machine is broke. Lets see replace knees or buy car? Car wins. Ed.

females drama, He needs to come over to my house. One wife and three daughter,s. All my daughtetrs are drama queens. The wife was baby sitting a kid that is two the other day. I came home from work and took off my shirt and droped it on the coach. The two year old pick up my shirt and called out my name, while holding the shirt into the air. My wife rolled on the floor in laughter. Ed.

Sorry to hear that Charlie, I hope you heal fast and stay off of it. Do as I say not as I do! Please everyone watch out, I have heard that these things come in threes. Two down, one to go. Ed. Almost again.

I thought I posted this a couple of days ago, but must also be forgetful. One more sign of young age catching up to me. "Chrysler flathead 6 Dual carb manifold and headers Reply to: sale-825932551@craigslist.org [?] Date: 2008-09-03, 3:10PM PDT Mopar Factory dual carb and factory dual exhaust separate cast iron headers for the chrysler flathead six. This is an extremely rare piece. Bead blasted and ready to install. Will fit 237, 251, 265 Chrysler and Desoto and Dodge flathead 6 motors. $700/OBO Hemi Dodge 241 CI $650.00/OBO Dodge Ply small flathead dual carb manifold and carbs. $200.00 Assorted Mopar stuff 1936-55 1940 Ford cars and parts. call 541-863-6990 or email rar@routtrecruiting.com for info/pix" A little rich for my blood, but maybe someone can use. Ed. Becoming almost again.

Norm, No flirting, bumer. I agree with you Norm it is not how old you are, but what you feel like. There has been times in my life were I could have been miskaken for a 90 year old, but I keep my chin up and keep going. Before long I was bouncing like a twenty year old kid again. The only problem with that my mind thinks I am twenty and I do something stupid and hurt myself. The last time I was hurt and started to feel better, I jump out of our motor home and broke my ankle. My mind will always be young, it is the body that tells on me.

Found this when i was surfing craigslist. Chrysler flathead 6 Dual carb manifold and headers - $700 (SO OR) Reply to: sale-825932551@craigslist.org [?] Date: 2008-09-03, 3:10PM PDT Mopar Factory dual carb and factory dual exhaust separate cast iron headers for the chrysler flathead six. This is an extremely rare piece. Bead blasted and ready to install. Will fit 237, 251, 265 Chrysler and Desoto and Dodge flathead 6 motors. $700/OBO http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/825932551.html A little on the high side for my blood, but hopefully someone can make use of this. Ed.

Thanks guys, that sounds like some good advise.

Well guys life has been kind of a bummer lately. About a month ago when I was working on the Plymouth I decided I was felling to good. I stumbled and did a dance across the garage, then fell down. Of course when I did that I could not just fall, I skidded across on my right knee. Being the he-man that I am, I pick my self up and was a little on the sore side. I almost crawled to the car and went home. To make a long story short about two weeks later I decided I better see the doc for a shot in my knee and she says yea right. Had an MRI done and I rip up some ligaments, fluid on the knee, and of course the arthritics. The soonest I can get into the orthopedic surgeon is in early Oct. It looks like my girl will have to wait until next spring before I can do much more to her. I have the frame off of her and I had it blasted and I shot a couple coats of epoxy on it. Any way I am back just sitting in my girl going vroom vroom. I am hoping I can at least work on the motor a little here and there before I am cut up. This might turn out be a good thing if I can move again, you never know. Ed, Not So At The Moment.

I am going to run a megisquirt controller. This controler lets you adjust it to any engine, will even run different ign. systems. http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html Ed.

That is what I like about it, simple. Ed.

This site has a way to shift the early 518 trany using hyd switches. I have been loking for one for my pick up, but there are getting kind of scarce at the wrecking yards. "This is how to replace your three speed transmission with a 1995 back A518 overdrive transmission with a three wire connector (gas). A 518 transmission has a 31% overdrive and will produce a 30 to 40% increase in gas mileage on the road over a three speed transmission. Remember overdrive is only 3rd gear high range anyway. There are two wire 518 transmissions out there, these have a non-lock-up torque converter. With this three wire setup you have a four speed transmission plus a torque converter lock-up feature. The extra gear is 3rd high range. We've been asked this question for years, so I decided to put it down in black and white. What we're actually going to do here is control the overdrive and torque converter lock-up normally controlled by the computer using one vacuum and two oil pressure switch. Instead of using an electronic speed sensor and throttle position sensor we will use a mechanical / hydraulic / electronic speed sensor and a vacuum / electronic throttle position sensor. This will be accomplished with the use of three GM parts and some trick wiring. The Chevy and Ford guys make the swap to overdrive all the time, it's time for the Dodge people to have the same option. Lets say you drive an average of 400 highway miles per week, at that rate you could save as much as $1000.00 per year on gas. This can be made to work with a diesel motor also with or without a vacuum pump and vacuum regulator." http://www.transmissioncenter.net/SwapInformation.htm Ed.

What a way to start my work day. It kind of makes me think that maybe a set of bear claw latches might not be a bad idea. I am going to use a telescope and tilt colum out of a cad with my plymouth wheel. After seeing these pictures maybe a tilt with air bag would be better. I hate to be a whimp but, alive sounds better even if I have to forgo the plymouth wheel. It is to bad no one has come up with a way to install an air bag in an older wheel. Air bag to older wheel = big profits. More thoughts to hurt my brain with. Ed.

Guys, I found a 40 over drive trany for 75.00, but it is all apart. What do you think. Is it worth just for parts or what. What do I look for on the overdrive to see how much wear is there. Thanks Ed,

Randy, Amazing how you summed up all my feelings about my girl. I have so many other more pressing problems with my family, that just get to touch her on the week ends helps keep the spirit alive and moving. I have come to the realization that it is not the end (driving her) that is important but the journey. Thanks for the words. Ed.

Fireball, The first thing to do is change your name. The second thing is Oh I forgot what I was thinking. All kidding aside it only gets better until the pain sets in. Then just ignore it and keep plugging away. Of cours things that used to take one hour know take about a day, but who cares as this is fun. Another weired thing that came up is my wife likes the slower pace. I forgot again, pain ..... what pain? Ed

Try this site; they have a unique way to install a set in a 54 Dodge. The problem you run into is that the truck will need to be cut up or C notch the frame. With there idea a person does not have to do this. I have been toying about doing this to mine, but as fast as I am we will have a man on Mars before than. Ed. http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AID=434&SID=23&CID=11

Tim, Well you have one up one me. I have never been 86 from ebay either. One more experance I get to look forward to. This should be on E-bay. Seller always correct and buyer out of Luck. Ed.

Guys I run on the other side, but noticed these today and maybe one of you can use. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/766935659.html 46 dump truck 1500 55 1 ton 1000 http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/766933230.html 47 1/2 ton 500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/765496341.htm The dump truck would be cool, just a little on the large side. Would be fun picking up ricers. Ed.

Alaska48, congratulations also. I bet you found a new joy when you stayed with it. Not a lot of people have what it takes, welcome to the club. Mopar or no car. Aslo the best, Mopars rule. Ed.

Been kind of busy the last week, I have a problem (so my wife thinks) I only buy. I have at least four front end rebuild kits, 12 pistions, 12 exhaust valves, two nos heater control dodads, three nos steering wheel horn rims, and last but not least only one of me etc. Sorry to hear about this Robin. I have a extra 53 radio, but I do not think it would work in your car. Hope it all works out and this person has just had a little cash emergency and will make it right. Oh buy the way it was not me. Did I say that I have a NOS radio for only $10,000 and I would even throw in the I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver. Ed

Just a little ways away in Oregon. I heard your wife say you are going on vacation to the Oregon coast. I could meet you anywhere on the coast and we could have a good time looking over each others cars. That gives me a brilliant idea, you could strap it to the top of your car and bring it out here. All kidding aside thanks for the offer, but I have an idea it could cost a lot more than 50 to ship. Thanks. Ed.

Thanks Shel_bizzy_48. They want 50.00 for the bumper so could not be out much if it does not fit. That is funny that the brackets are different but the bumper is the same. Oh well leave it to a car company. At least I know I have a chance. Ed.