Engine rebuild on the old 230

[beyert99]

Guys help me out before it's to late. My 230 is going in for an overhaul very soon and I was hoping to get some veteran advise on upgrading what is needed to be a driver, but still maintain an original as can be truck. I have heard oiling is a concern and I am going to talk to the engine guy about this, but I trust you guys can give me more.

I don't even know what color to have it painted.That means more questions are coming on this refurb. 48 B-1-C ( still think the 230 was installed original, may be because of 3/4 ton w/4 speed, who knows?? I sent for the build sheet )

Thanks

[Bodacious]

I'd recommend having the crank cross-drilled for better oiling.

[dmulhall]

original engine color was silver....I'm pretty sure

[Don Coatney]

I'd recommend having the crank cross-drilled for better oiling.

This would be good to do if you plan on spinning the engine over 5 grand for extended periods of time. For normal driving it is not necessary.

[beyert99]

Don, I figured my RPMs would be around 3000 when cruising. I hate that silver look.

[Don Coatney]

Don, I figured my RPMs would be around 3000 when cruising. I hate that silver look.

What you need is a different differential. I have a 3.55/1 rear gear and an overdrive transmission with a 30% engine speed reduction when in overdrive. At 70 MPH my engine is turning 2200 RPM's. I have a car not a truck and mechanically I am far from stock but most peole can not tell the difference. I painted my Desoto flathead 6 engine blue as I do not like the silver look either. For pictures follow my photobucket link below.

[billwillard]

The 230 runs great stock. Take about .040 off the head if you want a little more but it is not necessary. Your truck so the correct color is what ever you want it to be.