DollyDodge Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Machine shop started to put the engine together today and found the lifters from the old block don't fit the new block. If it isn't one thing it is another. He said it will be together by next week. The new block is a 1951 truck block (mine is a 50), so I don't know what is going on. Anyway progress is being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 I suspect either the block is dirty or the lifters are dirty with a film of shellac. I have seen this before. A good cleaning of both should make things work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 They are visibly different in size (the lifters out of my engine and the holes in the block). Everything is cleaned well from what I can see. He sai d he recalled a factory option for Heavy duty lifters, does that sound remotly possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 There was a bulletin on this over size lifter issue that I have read in the MoPar service sheets. Never seen it in person though. They are not a heavy duty lifter-just a different size .. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 There was a bulletin on this over size lifter issue that I have read in the MoPar service sheets. Never seen it in person though. They are not a heavy duty lifter-just a different size .. Thanks, I was not aware of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 Thanks again, like I mentioned, he has a set that fits. I hope the thing actually works after it is all together 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Got the lifter issue fixed (used the new lifters), then when got to looking at the gasket set, it had the wrong main seal so he ordered a new one, it came today, the revuilt distributer came today to. Moving forward at a snails pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodFru2u Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Great News on the lifters & moving in the right direction. Hearing it run is the BEST reward for all the troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I hope I hear that sound someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 More updates on Dolly Dodge. Crank, pistons, and valves ( all but 1, had to back order) are in. Not long now until it is completed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 You have a lot more patience than I. 2 years on something that shouldn't have taken more than 2-3 weeks. I hope you got a locked in price on labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 3 years my friend, it will be 3 years in December. He already told me he is going to stick with the original quote, even though we ended up getting a new block, and some other unexpected costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Well I for one can't wait for the "New Adventures of Dolly Dodge". I watched the old ones several times and they were a real inspiration for me during the whole process of bringing one of these trucks back to life. I know the delays probably drove you mad but hopefully you won't have to wait long now. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 Thanks Jeff, yep I will be happy to be on the road again, it has been a long process! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Balazs Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 De nada It certainly has been a long process. But hey......what could be better than a fresh engine? The time waiting will all be forgotten soon. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Hey Dolly, just one step at a time. With winter coming, you should have it back running in time for a comfortable drive to Death Valley. No pun intended. Get mine running, should come join you. With my patina and yours, we'll change the world. Would be quite a sight to caravan down the freeway and let the folks with unimaginatively painted vehicles "eat their hearts out"!! Edited September 4, 2014 by pflaming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Things are moving along. Pan is on, head was about on (see my water pump post today), but in any event we are closer-but yet, it seems like so far away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 love that top view.... so clean.... so new..... So jealous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 "top view" . . . expensive and so much work, but yes "i'm envious. I started my engine, first time since the fire, ran NICE, added the radiator and water pump is ok, water is circulating but have a small leak on one core, probably not difficult to fix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Tthe work looks flawless and I really hope it runs as well as it looks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted September 30, 2014 Report Share Posted September 30, 2014 Tthe work looks flawless and I really hope it runs as well as it looks. + 1 on that! Use engine paint from Eastwood and it'll look brand new. I'm considerinjg re-painting my engine silver (or cast-iron) with their products. I used their radiator paint and was impressed. Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted October 1, 2014 Report Share Posted October 1, 2014 Drove the Phoenix yesterday, all the basics work. Now, Dolly, when we are both road ready, lets meet in Yosemite Park. Be 'sweet' to have two quite different Pilot-house trucks at the Lodge. Foreigners just go wacky when they see a survivor truck at a national park. I guess they think these vehicles are only driven to car shows. Before the fire, I drove my truck everywhere, miss all the conversations, but will get it back on the road. Good luck on your project. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyDodge Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 I stopped by the shop today. He has the head about ready to install. He wanted to show me how he addressed the block. He put a set screw in the front, and a freeze plug on top under the head as a backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Dear Dolly, I think I'd surface the face of the block where your water pump goes and the face of the water pump itself. A flat file, a 3m rubber sanding block and some wet/or/dry will go a long way to making a dead flat almost mirror like surface. Can't wait to see Dolly back on the road, Hank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave72dt Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 You have WAAAAY more patience than I have. Almost, if not a month to the day, to drill two holes to size and tap one. The time frame for what should be a simple engine build is frustrating me and it's not even mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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