57-59 Flat head 6 cylinder head

[Loffy770]

Hi

 

I started to browse the net to find out how I can do a simple tune to my 230 flat head and found some  easy steps. one was the use of a Mopar 57-59 head.

Now the challange is to find and identify the 57-59 heads, I have no clue on what to search for or how to see the differance in a picture.

 

I live in Sweden and I usualy by from Ebay but if you have a tip of another source for this part in US I appriciate the help.

What is the correct part ID for this head and if someone could post a picture set with the differances it would be great.

 

My engine is sitting in a Dodge WC and I like it to run as good as a swiss watch and as strong as it can be with the original parts for a 230.

 

Happy new year

Roger

[48mirage]

You have to look close but there is a casting date in the heads.

[JerseyHarold]

Try Vintage Power Wagons (VPW).  They sell many parts for your weapons carrier, and offer good advice:    http://vintagepowerwagons.com/

[Don Coatney]

Why not just shave your existing head for the same results?

[Plymouthy Adams]

have you cc'ed the head to establish if it stock at this time and not already had the CR upped...this will also prove if it is possible to shave and still be within service limits?

[Loffy770]

Well I was under the impression that the combustion chamber  differs a bit but maybe I missunderstod it. If the chamber is identical I can take ut the 0.060 for sure.

 

The engine was replaced in 1954 by the swedish army and bescause it  came out of the WW2 surplus I bet the engine was a brand new crated one. The Swedish army took in some 400 WC in 49 and bought a complete spare part system for them.

In 64 the car was sold to a saw mill and converted to a crane to haul loggs, its most likely that this engine never seen any mods.

 

My plans are to put in Hot-spark electronic ignition, raise the compression and balance it, besides that it will be a standard restoration.

 

Thanks for all the replies

Roger

[Plymouthy Adams]

the mere fact that the head on there now is of 54 vintage the CR is different than that of stock...so I must again repeat myself on the actual cc'ing of the head to know for certain where you stand...now if you are just looking for a stock 58/59 head by a casting date...you again run the very risk that this head may have been cut over the course of time.  Unfortunately with these old cars and parts removed from engines along the way and sold as is where is..you will need to do your homework to assure fit and fitness for eventual use...I know what you are asking here about  X part = X year = X CR...but I have not seen this compiled list..to be certain..I do recommend the math...Archimedes was not wrong....

Edited January 1, 2014 by Plymouthy Adams