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third_edition · 03-07-2017, 03:42 PM

My new pickup needs an engine overhaul and my first challenge is to pull out what I believe is an 81A 221CI (not original).

It has a 3spd transmission, and a closed drive train (although I was told it is not original - for that matter the chassis and running gear were all swapped out - I think they put car parts in).

Question #1: can the engine and transmission be pulled together and is there somewhere I can go for step by step instructions?

Question #2: this is not the original engine - is it worth spending the money to overhaul? Flathead parts (blocks especially) are fairly rare up here in the great white North. I know I need to have it inspected for cracks, but can it even take an overbore (and if so what would the max be)?

Your comments would be appreciated.

Thanks,
George

03-07-2017, 03:42 PM	#1
third_edition Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 54	I think the engine in my truck is an 81A... My new pickup needs an engine overhaul and my first challenge is to pull out what I believe is an 81A 221CI (not original). It has a 3spd transmission, and a closed drive train (although I was told it is not original - for that matter the chassis and running gear were all swapped out - I think they put car parts in). Question #1: can the engine and transmission be pulled together and is there somewhere I can go for step by step instructions? Question #2: this is not the original engine - is it worth spending the money to overhaul? Flathead parts (blocks especially) are fairly rare up here in the great white North. I know I need to have it inspected for cracks, but can it even take an overbore (and if so what would the max be)? Your comments would be appreciated. Thanks, George