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Ok i just dropped off the block and the head at the machine shop to have it taken care of. will see where it goes from here. I must admit for never doing anything like this before this is turning out to be quiet a learning expierence. Thanks for everyones help so far and i am sure i will be asking more questions as the time comes.
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Well yesterday the machine shop called and told me that everything was ready for me to pick up. They went ahead and ordered all the gaskets,pistons,rings bearings,cam,timing,oil pump,and everything i thought i was going to have to oder myself. I am ready to start the task of putting the engine back together but i could use any and all advice that anyone is willing to offer. I have already cleaned out the fuel tank and installed new fittings and ordered a new thermostat housing. Now only time will tell if this is going to be a project that i am capable of finishing on my own.
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So Chriswy,
Did you ever get around to rebuilding that engine? Looks like you have a great truck to start with. I love the oil bath breather that I saw in your gallery. If you ever think of upgrading and going to a modern type I would be very interested in buying it. I have a 60 that I just started tearing down in the last couple of weeks that I would like to put it on.
Take my advice, I'm not using it!!
Did you ever get around to rebuilding that engine? Looks like you have a great truck to start with. I love the oil bath breather that I saw in your gallery. If you ever think of upgrading and going to a modern type I would be very interested in buying it. I have a 60 that I just started tearing down in the last couple of weeks that I would like to put it on.
Take my advice, I'm not using it!!
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Originally Posted by chriswy
I am looking at tring something new with my time. I have a 1960 F100 short bed pickup that is all original. the engine needs a rebuild it has a smoking problem which i assume is from worn rings. My question is do you knowledgable fella's think it would be wise to put a new engine in it or should i rebuild it to keep it all original. The truck is in good condition. I personally would like to keep it original but i have never worked on an engine before and have not been able to sell the truck so i bought a service manual for the truck and rebuilding the motor looks like a project that i could tackle and do. Any help or idea's would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
Allways rebuild an original engine, especially the Venerable 223 I-6.
Just from the Black Block & Vermilion Valve Cover, I'd hazard to state that it Is the original engine, as that's what they were painted in '60.
Have fun w/ the Olde Girl, she's well worth the effort.
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i Have it mostly put back together. I still need to do a few little things to the engine but for about the last month my life has been a bit hecktick. A new driveway and house work but now i can hopefully get her put back together. Hopefully here sometime soon i can take the truck for a ride.
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Well the motor is pretty much reassembled only had to have someone else come and help me one time which i am very satisfied with. I only need to get a fuel pump, a distributor and a clutch and she will be good to go. I however do have a question can you rebuild the fuel pumps on these engines. I will get some pictures of the engine as soon as i can.
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You can rebuild them, basically replace the diaphram and maybe the check valves, but already rebuilt/tested ones are so inexpensive it's hardly worth messing with by the time you buy the parts IMHO.
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So since i have had a long absence a new baby, working, and some more money i am ready to start working on her again. All i have to do is find a distributor and the drive shaft, a fuel pump and order a new clutch and it will be ready to get going again. Has any ever ordered from Clutchplace.com and if so what was your satisfaction with them they have rebuilt discs,pressure plates and throwout bearings for $170.00.
Thanks for everyone's help so Far
chris
Thanks for everyone's help so Far
chris
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