Jim Yergin Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 Today was a remarkable day for me. After spending the winter building a 230 for my P12 using the block and head from a P23 and the crankshaft and connecting rods from a D24, the time to see if it would work came today. What a great feeling to find out the engine works. I feel like I have finally "joined the club." It is because of this forum that I even attempted rebuilding an engine and why it appears I succeeded. I couldn't run it too long because of a bad oil line fitting on the oil filter that was leaking. It should be an easy fix. The next test will be to get the front clip on and the car out on the road to see if my overhaul of the overdrive transmission was done correctly. I may make the Sully car show yet. Jim Yergin Quote
bob_amos Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 Congrats Jim. Isn't a sweet sound when you turn the key, step on the starter button (when equiped) and that piece of machinery you've been slaving over does what it was meant to do? I've built many engines over the past 41 years and still get a kick out of the first start up. What fun... Now, you just need to complete the job in time for the season. Quote
Don Coatney Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 I do plan on seeing your car at Sully Quote
greg g Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 Way to go. does your son think it's a cool car yet??? Looking forward to see it out and about. Quote
49DODGEBOY Posted May 18, 2008 Report Posted May 18, 2008 big congrats, there is no better feeling than hearing that first fire up on your own rebuild. I can still remember mine in school.... enjoy! Quote
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