1953 Dodge Pickup Truck Part 5. Was the Dodge 230 ci flathead engine salvageable?

[@bobpoland6042]

Great to see someone actually getting an ole 6 engine going:-) I'm so sick of people just stuffing in a chevy 350 to what ever they are building!

[@GaryAhl]

I love these old engines. Unfortunately it’s going to take awhile to get this project finished. Thank you for the kind words!

[@JerryWEngland]

I agree, that broke off the end of a fuel pump. Check the Cam lobe it runs on. Looking good!

[@GaryAhl]

Thank you for the comment, the cam seems to be in good shape.

[@canadareals]

Sixty years ago I was driving a '51 plymouth w that engine and a three on the tree. Good combination.

[@GaryAhl]

Yes it is a good combination and I need to get back to work on the Pilothouse. It’s been at least a year since I’ve worked on it. Thanks for the comment.

[@henkschouten4007]

Its a lever from the fuel pump.Greetings from the Netherlands

[@z28drewnsuchh.o.b49]

Looks like a fairly clean motor lucky buy

[@GaryAhl]

It most certainly was a lucky buy.

[@mikesilva5069]

As soon has he cleaned it, I knew exactly what that piece belongs too. Luckily it didn't jam up.

[@GaryAhl]

So true, it could have caused a bit of damage if it had gotten into the rotating assembly. Thank you for your comment!

[@keithsgarage5831]

Mechanical fuel pump lift arm. Rides on cam shaft. Broke off and fell into bottom of the oil pan.

[@GaryAhl]

Thank you for the comment. I have been subscribed to your channel for several years and I enjoy watching your videos. Please keep the videos coming.

[@keithsgarage5831]

@@GaryAhl Very cool. Thank you!

[@ignacioanaya3403]

it is the lever of the fuel pump

[@GaryAhl]

Yes it is. 👍

[@whydoidoit9248]

I think it might be the arm from the fuel pump. I could be wrong but that's my guess. Good luck with it.

[@GaryAhl]

Thank you for your input, I think this engine will be a runner.

[@mentalFPV]

fuel pump tang. easy fix. might as well do the rear main seal while it's on the stand.

[@GaryAhl]

Changing the rear main seal probably is the smart thing to do. It would really stink to put the engine together and have it leak.

[@ignacioanaya3403]

I just paid 1100 dlls for a plymouth flat head 6 cil in line engine and transmission, those engines are hard to find now and becoming expensive.

[@GaryAhl]

Yes they are and so is everything else I need for the truck. Might have to find a part time job so I can finish the truck…lol

[@kenmcneeley8045]

Are you going to do a front end, king pin replacement. I'd like to see that

[@GaryAhl]

I haven’t looked at the king pins yet but if they are worn and need replacing I’ll film it. Thank you for the comment!

[@mikeburk3840]

I know what that is. Fuel pump arm. I haven't seen one of those break off before

[@GaryAhl]

Thank you for the comment.

[@coreyphillips-k3b]

Fuel pump arm

[@adellesloan2112]

So you're telling me that the stuck engine on the '53 Dodge is unsalvageable?

[@GaryAhl]

Anything is salvageable if you want to throw enough money at it. Being the block is cracked it’s not worth fixing in my opinion.

[@MrNordie]

arm from the fuel pump

[@kenmcneeley8045]

Fuel pump

[@GaryAhl]

The replacement fuel pumps are known to have problems with arms coming apart.

[@wesleysmith7676]

fuel pump arm

[@frankgibbs5696]

fuel pump lever

[@mrstraightpipe5323]

I know what's wrong with it. Aint got no gas in it.

[@GaryAhl]

Lol, I wish that was all that’s wrong with it!

[@DaleCee]

Fuel pump arm

[@BigAlsautoupholstery]

Fuel pump