69' Dodge Dart Resto/Upgrade in NY
Finally got all 8 pistons out. All cylinders look good. I put a small dent in the bottom edge of one cylinder where the rod hit it when I was pounding out one. Ugh. Hope that isn't a big deal.
Managed to find a set of J heads, the oil pan, windage tray and the timing case cover in the barn.
Using a rasp on a cordless drill I ground off all the casting flash I found on the block. Especially around the oil return holes to improve oil drain back to the oil pan better. That was very satisfying.
Now I just have to wait for my machine shop guy to get back from his hunt so I can drop this thing off to finally determine if the block is useable.
PS: Found a set of original set of Dart front buckets for $100 in Ohio. Will be a 6 hour road trip to get them, but what the heck. I need em'.
Finally got all 8 pistons out. All cylinders look good. I put a small dent in the bottom edge of one cylinder where the rod hit it when I was pounding out one. Ugh. Hope that isn't a big deal.
Managed to find a set of J heads, the oil pan, windage tray and the timing case cover in the barn.
Using a rasp on a cordless drill I ground off all the casting flash I found on the block. Especially around the oil return holes to improve oil drain back to the oil pan better. That was very satisfying.
Now I just have to wait for my machine shop guy to get back from his hunt so I can drop this thing off to finally determine if the block is useable.
PS: Found a set of original set of Dart front buckets for $100 in Ohio. Will be a 6 hour road trip to get them, but what the heck. I need em'.
