USMC1188 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Posted June 17, 2014 Here's mine as it sits in my 48... it will look much differently as soon as I can finally get my hands dirty 2 Quote
USMC1188 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Looks like you have some work cut out for you, but definitely a good starting project! Edited June 18, 2014 by USMC1188 Quote
fstfish66 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Posted June 20, 2014 Here's mine,1955 P27 259 CI V8 with a Carter 4 barrol WCFB carburator, before overhaul and after. you gotta love the early poly valve covers 2 Quote
Mark D Posted June 20, 2014 Report Posted June 20, 2014 Before and after with the upgrades that I made in 2012. Reds Headers 2" pipes straight out the back with two 32" Smithy glass packs delivering the rumble Offenhauser intake Rebuilt and matched carbs from Geo Asche sitting on Phenolic isolators Linkage from several different suppliers patched together, and does the job well Made the air cleaner from bargain bin left overs 2 Quote
laynrubber Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 25" 218. .040 over on cylinders. Head shaved .050. Mated to a R10 od http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/laynrubber/imagejpg2_zpse3a15d1e.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/laynrubber/imagejpg3_zpsc2441e39.jpg 1 Quote
kented Posted June 23, 2014 Report Posted June 23, 2014 25" 218. .040 over on cylinders. Head shaved .050. Mated to a R10 od http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/laynrubber/imagejpg2_zpse3a15d1e.jpg http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a14/laynrubber/imagejpg3_zpsc2441e39.jpg What does that bump the compression up to? Im looking at rebuilding in the next couple years and want some solid notes to reference, thanks! -Kent Quote
pflaming Posted June 24, 2014 Report Posted June 24, 2014 kented, did you change the rear axle? What MPH crusing speed did the changes get you? Can you easily cruise at 70 mph if you want to? I'm going to put an R10 behind a '56 230 cu in. Then will change the rear axle as well, that should be a nice upgrade. The blue looks great with the flat black manifolds. Nice choices. Are you now going to repaint the car? Quote
deathbound Posted July 2, 2014 Report Posted July 2, 2014 kented, did you change the rear axle? What MPH crusing speed did the changes get you? Can you easily cruise at 70 mph if you want to? I'm going to put an R10 behind a '56 230 cu in. Then will change the rear axle as well, that should be a nice upgrade. The blue looks great with the flat black manifolds. Nice choices. Are you now going to repaint the car? It's "laynrubber's" engine/post, not "kented". Quote
deathbound Posted July 2, 2014 Report Posted July 2, 2014 Here's mine after my newly acquired Edgy head, Sharp dual carb intake, new ARP studs (to replace the stock studs),oil filter with homemade bracket (head does not have studs to mount the oil filter bracket). I also made copper lines from the water pump to intake to heater core. Previously installed Langdon cast headers, Carter/Weber carbs & HEI from Langdon also. I don't have any dyno #'s or anything like that, but it sure feels like this 201 has a bit more power. 6 Quote
pflaming Posted July 2, 2014 Report Posted July 2, 2014 "death bound" that would be my journey if I spent the monies to do what you have done. That is a cool looking engine and it must run NICE! Quote
fordkustom Posted November 19, 2014 Report Posted November 19, 2014 a few pics of my 53 canadian long block 4 Quote
Phil363 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Posted November 20, 2014 Here is my 1952 218 ci engine getting ready to be pulled this coming weekend. Getting lots of ideas from the different builds I am seeing is this posting on what direction I will go when I rebuild the engine. 1 Quote
Randy L Peterson Posted December 11, 2014 Report Posted December 11, 2014 Just ran across this pic on my Computer Before I got er in the car. RLP 1 Quote
John-T-53 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Posted December 31, 2015 Here's mine after my newly acquired Edgy head, Sharp dual carb intake, new ARP studs (to replace the stock studs),oil filter with homemade bracket (head does not have studs to mount the oil filter bracket). I also made copper lines from the water pump to intake to heater core. Previously installed Langdon cast headers, Carter/Weber carbs & HEI from Langdon also. I don't have any dyno #'s or anything like that, but it sure feels like this 201 has a bit more power. 209 - Copy.JPG 212 - Copy.JPG I really like the idea of copper heater lines. I need to run similar lines when I install my Langdon cast headers. If you see this, any chance you could post some more pics of your heater lines? Are they compression fittings at ea end? Quote
John-T-53 Posted December 31, 2015 Report Posted December 31, 2015 Second rebuild. Before installing in truck, 2012. Also some shop pics. 3 Quote
deathbound Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 I really like the idea of copper heater lines. I need to run similar lines when I install my Langdon cast headers. If you see this, any chance you could post some more pics of your heater lines? Are they compression fittings at ea end? Yes, regular ole' copper compression fittings and 5/8" soft copper tubing-which was not the easiest to bend into the tight radius I wanted, but still close enough. I have since changed intakes to a Nicson and 2 stock 1938 carbs, but ran regular heater hose. I'll see if I can get a pic of the copper tubing/fittings I removed. Quote
garbagestate 44 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 Here's my partially repainted,school bus yellow 265 awaiting completion later in the week. 1 Quote
JD luxury liner Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) This is not gray primer, that is the color. Sorry if you do not like it. 218 with a 230 crankshaft, we shaved off the top the pistons!! Only way that I could get a 8 bolt crankshaft. It is nice to have a complete machine shop at my work. JD Edited January 1, 2016 by JD luxury liner 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 This is not gray primer, that is the color. Sorry if you do not like it. 218 with a 230 crankshaft, we shaved off the top the pistons!! Only way that I could get a 8 bolt crankshaft. It is nice to have a complete machine shop at my work. JD Looks good. What is the function of the lighted gauge mounted on the rubber hose near the rear of the head? How is it connected to the engine? Quote
John-T-53 Posted January 1, 2016 Report Posted January 1, 2016 This is not gray primer, that is the color. Sorry if you do not like it. 218 with a 230 crankshaft, we shaved off the top the pistons!! Only way that I could get a 8 bolt crankshaft. It is nice to have a complete machine shop at my work. JD There are specific connecting rods that go with the 230 crank. I like the gray color on these engines. I think that's what most of the industrial motors came in. 1 Quote
JD luxury liner Posted January 2, 2016 Report Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Don, that is a temporary vacuum gauge. Yea I don't have 230 rods & it only took about 100 thousands off to make it work, Don't be scared!! Paint is a light gray enamel we use at Electric Motor Works. Edited January 2, 2016 by JD luxury liner 1 Quote
48DeSotoCustom Posted January 2, 2016 Report Posted January 2, 2016 Engine in my 48 Desoto. Runs great.......In my head. Hahaha 2 Quote
48DeSotoCustom Posted January 6, 2016 Report Posted January 6, 2016 251ci Replacement motor for my 48 1 Quote
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