Another Boring 218 Rebuild

[ol'skool]

Yes, it is true. This is another boring rebuild of a 218. It is nearly complete so then it will be onto another boring rebuild of the chassis on a 1941 Plymouth that this engine will find it's home. It will be exciting, I promise. I can't wait to hear it run. Enjoy! More pictures to follow.

[greg g]

Nothing boring about being actively involved in reconditioning an old vehicle. Looks like a solid piece to be working on. Besides pictures are always a good thing.

[Cpt.Fred]

what greg said

everytime i see these coupes i want one.

2door sedans are nice, but they mostly transport themselves

and the silouette doesn't have a chance against the coupe lines.

one day...

looking forward to the rebuild pics!

[ol'skool]

Captain Fred, I was going through your triple carb set up thread and I am impressed. That is one cool set up. You have your challenges but you are getting it done. Perseverance pays off man. Keep it up. It's motivating me!

[littlemo]

I say ,"go for what turns ya on!!" Some of us (at least I'm one) actually like the "lines" of the sedan over the coupes. Although, "big-butts" do turn me on !!! lol.. Cass, alias littlemo... Add; Just have fun with it !!!

[Plymouthy Adams]

so I take it this is not the stock 201 engine for the 41 coupe? if changing engines, and the block is a 218..why not built it with a 230 crank and rods..

[ol'skool]

This is what was in the car. Even had the "NUBUILT ENGINE NO. 3X828" tag riveted to the block. The engine didn't have any ridge at the top of the cylinders so it was hardly driven after it was done. It was parked because the transmission failed inside. Teeth are missing, syncro's were in pieces. The engine is date stamped 1952. Thought about the 230 but decided the 218 was suitable for what I wanted to do. Traditional hot rod!!

[54Illinois]

Nice going...where are you in Wisconsin?

[40P10touring sedan]

One can take a 201 and make a 218 out of her...and one can take a 218 and make a 230...wish I could take my 201 and make a 230- nothing like the direct route if it were possible, huh.

Sadly I don't know what I have till I take it apart and measure...should be a 201 but it's got an oem reman block with the rivet boss and a shread of tag{no specs} and a date code of '48....could still be a 210 or maybe a 218?!

So, back to the origonal thread here...what was done to the motor, any mods?

What's going to back it up in the way of a trans since it's shot?

[greg g]

what is the number on the block above the generator.

[Mark D]

I say ,"go for what turns ya on!!" Some of us (at least I'm one) actually like the "lines" of the sedan over the coupes. Although, "big-butts" do turn me on !!! lol.. Cass, alias littlemo... Add; Just have fun with it !!!

Got myself a sedan, took ten years to find the right one ( and save the $). Next comes the business coupe, wife says yes if I stick to the same schedule.

[ol'skool]

Here is some more pictures of the 218. It was a stock rebuild. The cam was excellent yet. Turned the crankshaft, honed the cylinder walls was about it. The cam bearings were fine. It has new mains, rods, rings & gaskets of course. The pistons were still great to use also. Did hardened seats for exhaust valves and ground all the valves so they are good to go. I decided to do this as a good daily driver. Safety is important so I will be replacing all the glass, install 3 point seat belts, disc brakes up front with a dual reservoir master cylinder. I will start another thread when I remove the body from the frame. I won't be doing anything with the body of the car. It is original and once that is stripped, you can never go back to it. There is only a few rust spots with the worst being the trunk. I will be replacing the trunk floor as a whole.

54Illinois - I am located about 45 minutes northwest of Milwaukee

The last photo is a "teaser". Old School hot rod!

[Plymouthy Adams]

exhaust seats were already hardened from the factory...

[ol'skool]

Exhaust seats were replaced. A few of them were questionable so I decided to have them replaced so they were new. No question then.

Edited May 3, 2012 by ol'skool

[Martin53Cranbrook]

did you replace the balencer/damper? cause if so where did you find one? i have been looking for a while but i can't find the same style we have

[Cpt.Fred]

nice to hear my thread motivates someone.

i hope to get the car back on the road this weekend.

your pics remind me that i have to replace some gaskets

on my oil hog here...

nice teasers so far!

littlemo: of course you're right, i like my sedan, too.

but you know, sometimes... neighbor's grass and so on.

[ol'skool]

Agree littlemo. 2 door or 4 door it doesn't matter. Most everyone wants a 2 door. Sporty, style, etc..... Doesn't matter to me. The older the better is what I say. I received this car on a barter for some work. I didn't have any problem doing it once I saw the car. It was a good trade for both of us. Another plan is to convert it to a 4 seater car so I can take the family for a ride and also friends. Right now, I am focusing on the chassis of the car. Oh, need to find a 3 speed transmission also.

[Young Ed]

You looking for a stock 3spd?

[ol'skool]

You looking for a stock 3spd?

Young Ed, want to work out a trade for the underseat heater????

Yes I am. I checked into having mine rebuilt. Mr. Asche quoted me a decent price to rebuilt it. I figured there has to be a good used one out there. I haven't looked much for one but that is my to do list of things to do.

[Young Ed]

That could be arranged. The spare trans are in WI at my parents cabin. I don't think any of them are left down here. Not sure we have the proper one for a 41 but I believe the only difference between it and the slightly later ones is the speedo cable attachment jumps sides.

[ol'skool]

Got the alternator mounted and in place. Brackets need to be finished and painted but it looks good. One down, many things to go.