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My current project. IMG_20130828_084630_886 by blue71c posted Sep 26, 2018 at 1:41 PM
Teardown pictures
That was my original intent since I could have access to two of them, but it would cost more than I want to spend and I like the flathead.
My plan is to keep the original motor in that car. It needs new pistons, rings, rods, pins, bushings, bearings and gaskets. I haven't disassembled...
I do have the overdrive in this car. The very long input shaft was a pain to pull out while lying underneath the car in my driveway. I plan to...
I've had this car for 5 years now and never really had time to work on it. It's a '53 Dodge Meadowbrook with a 230 c.i. flathead 6 and a 3 speed...
Thanks Cliff. I was trying to avoid a complete rebuild but I know it will be better and probably cheaper in the long run to do it now. I got the...
Would this help? https://brillman.com/product/ford-6-volt-voltage-regulator/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3aP83sbb3QIVRLbACh2gyg4fEAQYBSABEgJ1zvD_BwE
No, I soaked it with vinegar for almost a year then emptied that and put in diesel and mmo with no luck. Now I'm tearing it down. #1 rod was...
I tried vinegar but it didn't do enough to get it to move. I'm tearing it down and soaking it in Mean Green.
Sometimes it's more about wrenchin' than ridin'...
Busy working and ridin the toys that actually run. I'm tinkerin on that block a few days a week. I'll get 'er back on the road eventually.
I ended up pulling the motor and tearing it down. The #1 connecting rod was seized to the crank. The crank and rod bearings were ok but I had a...
Hey John, I've got a '53 Dodge with the same motor I'm lookin to punch out. What intake and carbs are you runnin in that thing?
Have you tried oldmoparts.com for nos parts? http://oldmoparts.com/parts.aspx
Well I did it. A complete teardown is in progress of the 230 L6 Flathead. Turns out the #1 rod was seized to the crank. It wasn't spun but I had a...
Just browsing around reading posts. I have a 53 Dodge Meadowbrook project I'll be asking lots of questions about. .
Well an old Mopar friend of mine knows another Mopar friend of his that has a few of the hemis they used in those cars back then. That might be an...
I was hoping to just get it running and drive it till the snow fell and work on it over winter but I guess I have no choice but to rebuild it...
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Hello everyone. I recently purchased a 53 dodge with a flat-head 6 in it. I was told the engine hasn't run in about 13 years. I am unable to get...
Thanks Rusty, I Will Be Adding That Option, 60 Years Later...
Rusty- the front seat is completely missing. Its just about the only thing that's missing other than the interior, keys, some trim and badges and...
Would anyone know if a front split bench seat from a 51-51 Dodge Desoto will fit in a 53 Dodge Meadowbrook? Its the only seat I could find and it...
moparob- that's the conclusion I came to today. I think I'll pull the head off first before I go for a full teardown. I don't want to put much...
What About The Oil, Should I Change It Or Should I Wait Till I Break It Free? The Oil Is Black And Sluged.Could It Hurt Any?
What's the best solution or mix to pour into the cylinder head to free up a stuck motor? Car allegedly ran 13 years ago, stored indoors for 12 and...
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