Kevin Purcell’s Toys

[hrpearce]

The engine is back out the block is warped and the head won't seal
Another engine has been bought and the work begins again

[hrpearce]

The trailer was recovered today, Kevin is the proud new owner
boy the trailer was heavy to lift over it's end to drop it onto the trailer.

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Robert

Can you elaborate on the "block is warped"...... was it just the head/deck surface area or the whole block.....? you had problem whenyou first installed the crankshaft..... binding when bearing thightened...... was the block line bored when at the machine shop..?

What size engine are you working on...... 230 cubic inches...? or the 251..?

The ideal engine for you would be a donor from the Dodge M 37..... usually a 230 in US models.

Good luck on the project.....I do enjoy watching your progress.

Bob

[Lynn Eades]

Your new motor looks outwardly correct.(Ball and Ball carb on early T214) Engine number should be T214. a T223 (6x6) or a T215 (1/2 ton) are good options. Just make sure you use a crank with 8 bolt holes to locate the flywheel.

[hrpearce]

Yes Lynn the new engine starts with T214.
Bob the block was line bored the bearing bind was caused by the machiene shop not grinding to the bearing size they were told to.The warp was on the top of the block and was only evident when a straight edge and fealer gauges were used. As far as I know the engine is 230 cu inch.

[hrpearce]

Does the engine number give any clues to the year of manufacture?

[Mike K]

There were sets of the aussie made pistons for these floating around . Hughes at Coburg had them ..POLSON brand I think... this was years ago though...

Dealers in the US seem to have plenty of NOS stock parts for these motors .... the Power Wagon forum and web site might help ...

There was a place in Adelaide too... but again, years ago... And Col Conyard in NSW is long dead.. he had heaps of this stuff.

MIKE