34 Plymouth motor rebuild

[blazin6969]

Well my barnfind was a barnfind and parked for a reason. Cannot get compression up on it we suspect its the rings because when we shot some oil into her compression jumped up to 80.

 

The motor is original to the car. Looking for a few things just to try to get her running. Already got the head gasket for this car(Hard to find).

Since this is a 201 shortblock what are some of my options for suppliers? 

Also I think I may want to swap out the water pump I think it has seen better days any ideas(I think I can use a similair style one)? First flathead build and this one was a pain to get out

Looking for:

Rod Bearings

Main Bearings

Piston Rings

[greg g]

Check Terrell Machine in Texas. They should be listed in the vendors section of the resources are of this site.

[blazin6969]

Thanks but I don't know if that guy is in business still the line has been busy all day.

[TodFitch]

'34 (and '33) engines are basically the same for rebuilding as the later engines, except there is no full length water jacket so as you discovered the block is a little more narrow than the later engines and uses a different head gasket. But as far as internals, the bearings, pistons, etc. are the same as other 201 engines ('33 has different rods and crank as it is only 190cu in).

 

Water pump is different as the inlet to the block is rectangular and there is no water distribution tube behind it. Internals of the pump are the same as later so rebuilding it no big deal. If you want to put a later pump on then you will need to make a custom backing plate to match the block (same mounting stud hole pattern so they will bolt up).

[blazin6969]

Thanks!!! U was actually using your site trying to find some part numbers. I guess I could call kanter. Are there any other vendors? I think Andy too.