215 coffee table?
#2
Looks like a good candidate for new sleeves and the Chevy 305 pistons. Couple those with a Buick 300 crank and you get a 5.0 L displacement.
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Looking at a grand for sleeves/pistons not including finding a 300 crank.
Probably going with the path of least resistance. (or coffee table )
Are 215 piston all the same? I only seem to find Buick pistons.
Probably going with the path of least resistance. (or coffee table )
Are 215 piston all the same? I only seem to find Buick pistons.
#8
Got it to spin, after who knows how many years. Real unlikely the bores will clean up. Time will tell. Was surprised it, once freed, turns over by hand.
I'm afraid once the bores are cleaned up it'll be pitted with corrosion.
Having fun digging in. Still expecting shop art. Never know.
Soaked one bank with vinegar in the bores overnight then blasted them good with penetrating oil.
At first with my Snap-on flywheel tool it didn't budge then using the engine stand as leverage I used a big pry bar and gave it a small pry and it just went like nothing was ever seized up.
I'm afraid once the bores are cleaned up it'll be pitted with corrosion.
Having fun digging in. Still expecting shop art. Never know.
Soaked one bank with vinegar in the bores overnight then blasted them good with penetrating oil.
At first with my Snap-on flywheel tool it didn't budge then using the engine stand as leverage I used a big pry bar and gave it a small pry and it just went like nothing was ever seized up.
#12
No matter what direction I go with this engine, I need to clean it. So far I have used mild cleaners to get off the caked grease. Sprayed it with WD40
and scrubbed with toothbrush. Alloy wheel cleaner thoughts?
and scrubbed with toothbrush. Alloy wheel cleaner thoughts?
#13
If you want to clean it with a powerful degreaser use oven cleaner instead of the engine cleaner you buy at the parts store. It's generally cheaper and works just as well.
Since that corrosion in your last picture is between the water jacket and the outside of your block I would think it should be ok. If it were between the water jacket and the cylinder I would be more worried.
Since that corrosion in your last picture is between the water jacket and the outside of your block I would think it should be ok. If it were between the water jacket and the cylinder I would be more worried.
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