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Glenn Thoreson · 11-22-2012, 10:51 PM

I have deleted my messages as I'm tired and getting confused. That's what happens when you start getting old and try to think. I'll get back with an answer on the head gasket issue and clarify some of the other stuff I've learned from building bastardized fltheads..

Walt, that sounds like it's going to be one sweet engine.

I do have a '39 flat deck block that has a hairline crack in the valve chamber. Stop leak has always kept it sealed up. Still usable. It's a 221 cu. in with the 3 1/16" bore that has plenty of meat to bore it out to a 239, if anyone can use it. Bearings failed big time. I have no use for it and am going to part it out. It's in S.W. WY if anyone wants it.

11-22-2012, 10:51 PM	#3
Glenn Thoreson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 204	Re: 59A-B parts into an 8BA block I have deleted my messages as I'm tired and getting confused. That's what happens when you start getting old and try to think. I'll get back with an answer on the head gasket issue and clarify some of the other stuff I've learned from building bastardized fltheads.. Walt, that sounds like it's going to be one sweet engine. I do have a '39 flat deck block that has a hairline crack in the valve chamber. Stop leak has always kept it sealed up. Still usable. It's a 221 cu. in with the 3 1/16" bore that has plenty of meat to bore it out to a 239, if anyone can use it. Bearings failed big time. I have no use for it and am going to part it out. It's in S.W. WY if anyone wants it.