Re: [FWDLK] Re-Building a 230 Cu. In. Flathead

[Brad Werner <bwerner@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 As I recall all flathead 6's from the mid thirties had hardened valve seats
Just my 2 cents worth.

Brad
'57 Dodges ,'49 Dodge,'50 Plymouth


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Johnson" <johnaire@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, April 29, 2002 5:36 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Re-Building a 230 Cu. In. Flathead


> My Rebuilder said that my engine had the hardeded seats from the factory
on
> my 55 Plymouth.
> Jack in shnglehouse, Pa
>
>
>
> > > Things to watch out for:
> > >
> > > If your block doesn't have hardened valve seats, make sure your motor
> man
> > > puts them in.  Fortunately, the block I bought had them.  It will add
to
> the
> > > price, but today's no-lead higher-octane fuels will burn up
non-hardened
> > > seats.
> >
> > *snip*
> >
> >
> > Actually, they thought this would be a problem, but its not. I would
> > personally replace them for the sake of having a nice, tight engine, but
> > the valve seats won't be hurt. I've spoken to a few mechanics on this,
and
> > they haven't seen any problems in relation to this (out of curiosity,
has
> > anyone?). Anyway, good luck
> >
> > ~dave
> >
> > '61 Newport
> > '67 Kaiser M-715
> > '91 Toyota pickup
> >
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