Jerry Roberts Posted April 6, 2018 Report Posted April 6, 2018 ... " I hadn't even noticed the lack of a tube. Would explain why the block still had some antifreeze in it. " ... I don't follow your reasoning here . Quote
FlyingEagle Posted April 7, 2018 Author Report Posted April 7, 2018 (edited) I know what a draft tube is, but they usually go into the crankcase. This looks like it goes into water jacket around cylinder. Below is what I usually see. Edited April 7, 2018 by FlyingEagle Quote
59bisquik Posted April 7, 2018 Report Posted April 7, 2018 Not the best pic because my engine is stored in the garage, but the hole you are showing is for the draft tube. Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted April 8, 2018 Report Posted April 8, 2018 Number 27 in this photo is " crankcase ventilator " Quote
FlyingEagle Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Posted April 20, 2018 I apologize for my flathead ignorance. They are quite different than most engines (OHV) I am familiar with. A factory hole in the side of a block in most (that I have seen) would be a freeze plug. I did get to see the flathead draft tube in person today. I found a backup/replacement engine for the truck. It is in a '53 car with auto. Supposedly ran about 5 years ago. Parked because guy got car in divorce, but woman got title. Turns over by hand. Length measured the same as mine, so might be a 218. Complete carb to pan. Couldn't think of a better trade for a rolled '96 S10. I'm still working on my engine. Used a prybar against each valve spring. Only #2 intake is stuck. Finally got it to twist, but won't move up & down. That with #2 cyl still sticking, means I'm likely pulling the engine. #2 is at BDC & intake open. Never had a stuck engine be this stubborn. Quote
FlyingEagle Posted April 20, 2018 Author Report Posted April 20, 2018 Thanks for the diagram and photo. i appreciate it. Quote
FlyingEagle Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Posted April 22, 2018 I am the proud owner of a newer engine that turns. It is a P25, so could be a 218 or 230. Don't know if it means anything, but there was a diamond before P25 and a star after. The PO said the car was a '53 and it came with an auto trans. In my experience, a truck engine usually had heavier internals than a car engine. Hopefully it will move this truck ok. I want to keep this truck as stock as possible, so thinking about swapping everything 1947 onto this engine. Will test fire before swapping. Not a fan of autos, so look for it in classifieds. Sorry, no photo. Darn camera broke. 1 Quote
Jomani Posted September 19, 2018 Report Posted September 19, 2018 Just stumbled on this thread - definitely a steal of a deal. I recently picked up basically the same truck for a whole lot more $. Looks to be a fairly straight body with a great patina. My research indicates that the cowl vent and vent windows were indeed upgrades. One thing that you will want to take a look at is the transmission. The one ton trucks came with a non-synchro four speed- mine was shot. I picked up a newer synchronized four speed along with a 25” Spitfire Engine - after going back and forth about upgrading the drivetrain, I decided to keep close to original yet make a daily driver. Any progress with the new engine? Quote
Young Ed Posted September 19, 2018 Report Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/19/2018 at 4:55 AM, Jomani said: Just stumbled on this thread - definitely a steal of a deal. I recently picked up basically the same truck for a whole lot more $. Looks to be a fairly straight body with a great patina. My research indicates that the cowl vent and vent windows were indeed upgrades. One thing that you will want to take a look at is the transmission. The one ton trucks came with a non-synchro four speed- mine was shot. I picked up a newer synchronized four speed along with a 25” Spitfire Engine - after going back and forth about upgrading the drivetrain, I decided to keep close to original yet make a daily driver. Any progress with the new engine? Expand vent windows were optional through part of the 39-47 series. They all had a cowl vent though. Quote
Jomani Posted September 19, 2018 Report Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the clarification. I read an ardvertisement that talked about cowl/cab options - possibly talking about COE vs. standard cab? How Stuff Works had an interesting article about the 46 Dodge trucks. They listed the following as extra cost options - nothing about vent windows - possibly no additional cost? ”Extra-cost equipment included a larger clutch, four-speed transmission, oversize tires, electric driver's wiper, heater, chrome windshield frame, adjustable visor, driver's armrest, dome light, turn signals, "airfoam" seat with leather upholstery, and --- real luxury this -- an AM radio.” Edited September 19, 2018 by Jomani Quote
Young Ed Posted September 20, 2018 Report Posted September 20, 2018 not sure on that. I know the later COEs had a door added at the front but I believe that was for engine access not cab cooling. I've seen most of those options but no idea about an AM radio. There certainly isn't a spot in the dash for one. I've got electric wipers for my truck along with arm rests, dome light, heater, and the air seat. Dads 40 plymouth came with the 4spd but he swapped it over to his 46 Quote
Bobed Posted May 8, 2021 Report Posted May 8, 2021 I just bought a 47 flatbed for 300 bucks It's in great shape Quote
Bobed Posted May 8, 2021 Report Posted May 8, 2021 On 5/8/2021 at 8:44 PM, Bobed said: I just bought a 47 flatbed for 300 bucks It's in great shape Expand It's all there been sitting for 20 plus years hopeing to get it running Quote
47Jim Posted May 8, 2021 Report Posted May 8, 2021 Whatever became of the Flying Eagle special? Quote
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