New CMP owner

Eastblock · #1 25-07-10, 19:34

Here are some pictures. First one shows that there is no expansion vessel. That might explain why the water squirts out.

The bypass tube is kinked. That probably doesn't help

Anyone know what this plug does?

I need to get a hold of an air filer. Any suggestions where to get one?

Because the engine has been replaced there wasn't enough room for the fan. Two small electric push fans have been mounted to the outside of the rad but they a cheap, inefficieint ones. I'll mount a 16" Kenlowe instead. The rad istself is in good nick (no gunk in it).

Can anyone tell from the pictures exactly what engine I have? All I know is it says "Cheverolet" on the engine cover.

maple_leaf_eh · #2 25-07-10, 22:00

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Originally Posted by Eastblock

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Anyone know what this plug does?

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You'd be wise to seal up that 1/2 dia hole on the valve cover too. No doubt it spits oil and vents fumes to the atmosphere. My M38A1 has a rebreather tube from the crackcase to the air intake just to burn that particulate matter.

Eastblock · #3 25-07-10, 23:49

I have the elbow joint for the cover and will fit it once I've got an airfilter sorted.

Harry Moon · #4 26-07-10, 00:29

I'd agree with Phil that the water pump is cavitating with the small Pulley. Check out Phil Wattermans web site to see the differences in water pumps and pulleys. I can't say how often I have gone through Phils site to get on top of issues that come up. The motor in all likelihood is a 55-62 235 chevrolet.

Grant Bowker · #5 26-07-10, 02:07

Your temperature sender (circled in photo) is of the electric style rather than the original capillary tube design, not necessarily a problem since it looks as if some of the guages are also later replacements and the two could be properly matched.
You have said the engine is a later replacement, it is definitely NOT an original 216. It is a later 235 or 261. Indicated by the style of water pump, completely in/on the front of the block, not covering the block/head joint and also being inset in the block rather than completely on the front of the block. I am not sure, but think the unequal size pulleys may be normal for that style of water pump. Others can confirm. Also ndicated by the valve cover being held on by screws at the lower rim rather than 2 acorn nut on top. The Rochester B carb is consistent with these comments. Its smooth inlet is suited for the CMP slip-on air cleaner (compared to the later variants that were set up for an air cleaner held down by wingnut). Have you looked at www.stovebolt.com and www.inliners.org for engine information?