Lou Earle Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Well, on the 390 buck '48 4 door I got in Augusta GA Parts I got lucky. The spark plugs were rusted out in the block so I removed the head to remove them . Inspection revealed engine with 40 over pistons no ridge ring around the top of cyl. walls and all appeared very clean and tight. Finally got timing set( my tdc is at 9 o'clock.) and fired it up . It runs beautifully- holds 40-50 pouinds pressure steady and the temp gage actually works. So I have ended up with what I think is an excellent engine rather good looking and in good shape radiator and a whole bunch of other mscl good parts including good fenders and front clip. The engine I am sure will fit very nicely in my plans for a swap into my 48 convertible.- after I get the rockers fixed. Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Normspeed Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Good deal Lou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 I tell ya..the boy lives with a horse shoe up his butt...any of the rest of us and we be out major coin... The primer is on the roof and trunk of the 48 Plymmie...now I can rest a bit easier. She be going back into storage now...going to re-enforce the hood in the two spot prone to bending..weld it all in place and then shoot primer on it... The rocker trim for the old Studebaker came in last night..let me tell ya..that stuff be about twice as thick if not more than our Plymouth trim...really some heavy metal there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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