Need to get this thing out of the way. Free 239 flathead out of a 53. Turns freely, but there was oil in coolant. Comes with flywheel, starter, complete motor. No carb, distributor or generator. SW suburb of minneapolis.

Chuck P

 

Chuck:

I tried to send you an email Friday; perhaps it didn't make the trip. Do you consider the engine rebuildable? Do you think the block is cracked?

Thanks,

SteV8e
Minneapolis

 

I sent you a reply, but here it is again:

I really don't know and that's the problem Normally I would expect a cracked block to result in water in the oil, not the other way around. One theory from a guy on another list was a bad water pump gasket - he said that there is an oil feed to the pump bearings?

The previous owner said he drove it a lot before it was parked and it ran fine. But I don't like to sell stuff that is in an unknown condition.

Although I'm pretty sure that it has been spoken for now, will know for sure Thursday

Chuck P

 

Chuck:

Thanks for the message. Let me know if it doesn't go; I will pick it up.

SteV8e