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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: mbflemingkf on September 24, 2013, 06:28:26 PM

Title: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: mbflemingkf on September 24, 2013, 06:28:26 PM

Looks like my block is toast!  :'(

 :o

Too much deep pitting/corrosion around the valves so no way they'll seat. Too deep to plane the block.

Any ideas on getting a good block or rebuit engine? 

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: rialto on September 24, 2013, 07:11:12 PM

Do you mean the valve seats are pitted or is the block too pitted to take new valve seats? Put up a picture. It's  nice to stick with the original block if you can.

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: mbflemingkf on September 24, 2013, 08:34:25 PM

Shop says the pitting is too deep around the valves to support new seats.

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: Henry's HenryJs on September 24, 2013, 10:05:08 PM

On overhead engines they mill out the seat area and then insert hardened inserts, would this not be a route to take? Henry.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=hardened+valve+seats&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ZVJCUr-8D8X5qwHk-4HgBg&sqi=2&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=504&dpr=1
Ford flathead inserts
http://www.sfflatheads.com/valve-train-components/hardened-valve-seats/

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: dusty on September 24, 2013, 10:32:12 PM

I have seen it done to" bottom end mill "the area of the valve insert and install oversize valve inserts its costly but it is done the last time was using hardened seats from an different car manufacturer.

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: Fid on September 25, 2013, 10:22:18 PM

I'm sorry to hear this Mike. I hope you can find a solution as your '54 needs to be on the road. It's a beaut.

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: mbflemingkf on September 26, 2013, 08:34:13 PM

Thanks to this Forum, I've been contacted by a club member and have found a GREAT block that's going to be headed to NC in a few days!  YIPPEE!!!   ;D

I love this Club/Forum!!!   ;)

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: Fid on September 26, 2013, 10:37:22 PM

Great news Mike. Keep us informed.

Title: Re: Need new engine for 54 Kaiser!!
Post by: MilesP on September 27, 2013, 09:22:48 AM

Just been thru what you are facing Yesterday I finally got my 55 back on the road after three blocks it is no fun to go thru this good luck to you look at donor block carefully