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In this Discussion
- bobdriveshudson February 4
- commodorecollector February 3
- faustmb February 3
- Geoff C., N.Z. February 3
- Ken U-Tx February 3
- Richie February 4
Progress on the 308.
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Finished taking the engine apart today. I mic'd the crank and it looks to be standard, actually looks good. The rod bearings look a bit warn but not too bad. The pistons seem to have wear on two sides only, not sure why though. I will take everything to the machine shop to have it cleaned, bored, new cam bearings, new valve guides and seats ground and valves ground. The shop said about a week to complete it. It will take me a good week to clean all the parts and paint them. I am attaching a few pics. Richie.
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It is normal for there to be some scuffing on the thrust sides, due to the crank angles on the power and compression strokes.
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Do you have to bore an engine when restoring it?
Christopher
Wyotech Sacramento Grad 2013
- Collision and Refinishing
-Applied Service Management
Own:
1954 Hudson Hornet Sedan //1949 Hudson Commodore 6 Sedan // 1949 Hudson Super 6 Sedan // 1941 Hudson Super 6 Sedan
Wanted:
1949 Hudson Commodore 6 Club Coupe // 1949 Hudson Super 6 Brougham // 1950 Hudson Super 6 Brougham
All Stepdown Coupes and Broughams
1937 Brougham, Victoria Coupe, Utility Coupe, and Sedan (all models acceptable)
1936 Coupe -
Only if it is worn beyond normal limits.If you're stuck in a hole, stop digging.
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Richie, do you still need a 308 head? I have it loose but haven't had time to remove the gasket, inspect, etc etc..
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Matt, no I don't, I have a head coming. I appreciate your time, thank you. Richie.
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Richie:
Dont forget to run a flushing hose in the front of your block to get the unwanted stuff out;;.
I was able to run a 1/2 inch copper pipe with a hose connection on one end. You may want to put a couple of small holes to help do the flushing. Like the work around the valves. About 30 to 36 inches, too cold to go measure. I'm still taking treatments. Hope things work out for you. Which car is this going in? Thanks, Bob P -
Bob, I hope you are doing well, stay strong !! I will flush it out and it will also be vatted at the machine shop. I will modify the water distribution tube also as per drawing from this site. This is the engine out of the 7C we bought last Jan. Thanks for the reminder to flush the block. Richie.
