1941 K18-C GMC Recovered today

[zout]

Spent a little time checking out the local Northern Tool catalog and looking at the Hobart 140 - that will get me up to 1/4 inch like I get into sometimes. But I'm going to head down first and pull the plugs and see if I can get that engine rolled over with the rope start first. If that is a no go I doubt I will stick any more $$$ into that thing after checking out some engine prices - seeing as the circuit boards cannot be gotten in the same style as OEM replacements - oh well.

Stop at NAPA and pick me up another gallon of Urethane reducer and hopefully get that drivers side threshold in and the back 3 corners in primer by end of day.
Last step in getting that interior back together is the windows - no big rush here and the rest could be in paint before doing this as well. Looking forward to getting onto the front of the truck again.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

 

[papabear]

Spent a little time checking out the local Northern Tool catalog and looking at the Hobart 140 - that will get me up to 1/4 inch like I get into sometimes. But I'm going to head down first and pull the plugs and see if I can get that engine rolled over with the rope start first. If that is a no go I doubt I will stick any more $$$ into that thing after checking out some engine prices - seeing as the circuit boards cannot be gotten in the same style as OEM replacements - oh well.

Stop at NAPA and pick me up another gallon of Urethane reducer and hopefully get that drivers side threshold in and the back 3 corners in primer by end of day.
Last step in getting that interior back together is the windows - no big rush here and the rest could be in paint before doing this as well. Looking forward to getting onto the front of the truck again.

It seems strange the engine would lock up for no apparent reason? Maybe Bud was there again?

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Did Ron take the key to the welder while he was there? Can you pick the lock????

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Dave,
I will bring my Hobart 140 down with me on Friday, you can use it as long as you need. (I have no power right now anyway)

 

[papabear]

Dave,
I will bring my Hobart 140 down with me on Friday, you can use it as long as you need. (I have no power right now anyway)

WOW!!! Now I remember why you were taken in as a CAMO Member Adam!!! That's a heck of an offer Bro!

 

[zout]

Thanks Adam - but disaster avoided - I pulled the plug and pulled the ripcord and wa la - tons of gasoline come spewing out - worked on the carb for a while - blew out the cyl and jambed that plug back in and fired that baby up - good to go and thanks for the offer. Here are the results for the day. I know folks will want to touch it at the cookout so I have it in a position I do not care if they get fingerprints all over the primer at this time - but after this weekend its paws off the surface till done.

 

[papabear]

Heck...I'm ready to call that rascal done and start driving it!!

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Glad it was something simple! and no problem on the welder!

 

[papabear]

Whooo Hooo...get to see my baby again in 4 days!!

I'm SERIOUSLY considering dropping a nice running 302 into that bad boy. Just gotta sit them side by side and see how much would need to be changed.

I'll have to let Tony and Troy make that call, they MAY just wanna redo the 248 and stick it back in.

 

[swiss]

A 302 would be a no brainer. Use a tremec 5 speed transmission I did the conversion in my mustang and it drives like a dream. I have an extra set of 350 heads that could get you into 300 hp

the bell housing can be used with a simple adapter readily available

 

[papabear]

A 302 would be a no brainer. Use a tremec 5 speed transmission I did the conversion in my mustang and it drives like a dream. I have an extra set of 350 heads that could get you into 300 hp
the bell housing can be used with a simple adapter readily available

UMMMM....wrong 302 Bro.

I mean the extra GMC 302 outta the parts M211. Inline 6 cyl.

 

[swiss]

UMMMM....wrong 302 Bro.

I mean the extra GMC 302 outta the parts M211. Inline 6 cyl.

As gildna radner states

Never Mind!!!

 

[zout]

The 302 (5.0L) GMC inline six was produced from 1952 to 1960, when it was replaced by the V6. It has a 4.00" bore and 4.00" stroke. The connecting rod length was 7.000". This is the largest raised-deck engine. It was originally designed for the GMC military M135 and M211. It was used in military 2.5 ton trucks with the HydraMatic transmission; however, the engine was a sealed engine for snorkel/submersion use, had an electric fuel pump, and other features such as a deep sump oil pan. From 1952 to 1959, GMC manufactured the civilian 302 engine, which was not sealed, had a mechanical fuel pump, and used a "standard" oil pan. This engine is popular with hotrod enthusiasts because it delivers tremendous power for an inline six engine, is truck built with a heavy cast block, and can take quite a bit of abuse.

 

[Tin Medic]

I vote for the 302. I always loved the inline 6.

 

[Wolfen]

I Vote to keep it Stock.

 

[Tin Medic]

I prefer a stock rebuild but if the original engine is done then go with the 302.

 

[steelypip]

Probably worth mentioning that in hot rod circles this engine is called a '12 Port GMC.' They have held a lot of records at Bonneville and Muroc over the decades.

 

[73m819]

The gmc 302 is a long 6, the 6 out of the K18 is shorter, a chevy 235 should drop in

 

[papabear]

The gmc 302 is a long 6, the 6 out of the K18 is shorter, a chevy 235 should drop in

Correct. Hence the side by side comparison and mount boss location/driveshaft/intake/carb hight/ mods etc.
It MAY not work without major mods to the truck...which ain't gonna happen.

Just a passing thought.