Re: Motor/transmission removal and reinstall, 48 coupe

Posted by austinsailor On 2016/12/19 19:14:59

It's stuck, which I can probably solve. But the block is also cracked. It's been welded about 8" horizontally just below the head, center, driver's side. Plus, below that, where the water jacket returns to the cylinders, it has a long crack that appears to have been JB welded. But it's obviously been leaking. A "new" long block that supposedly has around 29k miles makes me a lot happier. Got the pan off right now, appears to be correct mileage from looks.

Car was restored about 20 years ago, appears to have been a quality, frame off job, probably new floor, certainly no rust or dents. The guy knew nothing about cars, tried to drive it and a Studebaker with similar history, all the time. At every little problem he had to get a tow, hire a mechanic and got tired of it. 10 years ago he drove them into his barn and left them. Now in his 80's, put his farm up for sale recently, it sold right off and he just had an auction.

Motor, brakes and fuel system needed attention. Tank is in the radiator shop getting boiled and lined, found wheel cylinders at NAPA for $10 each, new hoses, shoes at Kantor and a motor from another forum member. Gasket set on the shelf at my local machine shop.

All that seems to be missing is time. And getting out the last broken manifold stud. I've taken out a couple dozen before, but the last one on this block has me baffled so far.