Young Ed Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 well Ed? I dont have any references that show casting #s but I know I've seen others figure them out. Either way the mystery tube is solved. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Posted July 30, 2012 I dont have any references that show casting #s but I know I've seen others figure them out. Either way the mystery tube is solved. true, I'm very curious tho as to when and what this engine came out of since it has no serial number. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 well, being a hy-drive block it would be April 53 when introduced till end of 54 production run..not sure how many Hy-Drives continued after the 54 mid production of the Powerflite..the first true automatic Plymouth got.. Quote
54Illinois Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 I read that Hy Drive ended after about 90,000 produced. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 different articles have different numbers..I read that 75000 was the production limit..not sure who has the exact data..maybe our boy Watson will speak up in this.. Quote
HanksB3B Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) true, I'm very curious tho as to when and what this engine came out of since it has no serial number. "I wouldn't be askin too many questioins"..."Ya heea what I'm tellin ya?" Hank Edited July 30, 2012 by HanksB3B Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 30, 2012 Report Posted July 30, 2012 never stole a car I didn't like.. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Posted July 31, 2012 well took FEF out to the local Culver's Monday night car show last night...all worked well, and of course this morning there is oil from the front seal....sigh, so much for solving that issue with the swap. Quote
Young Ed Posted July 31, 2012 Report Posted July 31, 2012 Front seal of the oil pan or coming down from the front cover? I think the front cover leak is somewhat common on these flatheads. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Posted July 31, 2012 oil pan front seal as far as I know. we even put some RTV seal on this time to try and stem the leaking...must just be the way it is... Quote
Young Ed Posted July 31, 2012 Report Posted July 31, 2012 Did you cut the cork strip that goes in there? Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Posted July 31, 2012 Did you cut the cork strip that goes in there? the book said leave 1/8" to 1/4" so I did. Quote
Young Ed Posted July 31, 2012 Report Posted July 31, 2012 the book said leave 1/8" to 1/4" so I did. Should be good then. I suppose after 60 years the pans aren't perfect anymore. Quote
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