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Isaiah92260 · 06-03-2019, 09:45 PM

This is my 62’ replacement block.
Painted it and detailed it. I have more work today such as decals on the valve cover and some misc.

Isaiah92260 · 06-03-2019, 10:27 PM

Did the lettering and numbers as well

**slepysal** · 06-03-2019, 10:57 PM

nice job looks great

Isaiah92260 · 06-03-2019, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

nice job looks great

Thank you brotha
I talked to the muffler shop around the corner, I’m going do Fenton headers, glass packs & dual exhaust soon

**slepysal** · 06-04-2019, 01:01 AM

that s going to sound as good as it looks

**The Rocknrod** · 06-04-2019, 07:53 AM

That's pretty cool right there.

AcampoDave · 06-04-2019, 09:23 AM

I love an original looking classic motor. Many of the chrome bling parts are nothing more than imported junk anyhow. Looks great!

MikeN · 06-04-2019, 09:45 AM

Looks terrific!

**Clyde65** · 06-04-2019, 10:36 AM

Great job!!

vin63 · 06-05-2019, 11:50 AM

That's awesome! Great job!

**straight6chevyguy** · 06-05-2019, 03:37 PM

Nice!

FF SIX ONE · 06-06-2019, 09:47 PM

Looks great.

Isaiah92260 · 06-12-2019, 11:53 AM

Thank you everyone!! Been taking my time on this one!!

I do have a question about getting a good seal on the valve cover. I know there is info on this forum and online but I am stumped.
I can’t ever get my valve cover to stop leaking.

I’ve already straighten it as good as possible and flatten the holes.
But it still leaks at certain spots.

I tried just silicon on the cover side/dry on head. Leaks BAD.

I’ve tried silicon in both sides, and minimum spots.

I’ve tried a lot of silicon and tried a little bit. But can’t get it to stay leak proof no matter what.

Tighten the screws down hand tight, I have the spread washer on as well

Does anyone know any good tricks with these old 6’s or is this just another common character to these motors?

Here is another update, I just put on this period correct decal. I got a extra 5hp boots. Lol

64shortbox · 06-12-2019, 11:59 AM

Excellent Job!!!!

FLATFENDER54 · 06-12-2019, 12:11 PM

Not sure about your the particulars of your exact engine but Permatex Right Stuff works very well when I have used it. Much better than Ultrablack Permatex. It costs twice as much and comes in a cheese whiz type can. You don't have to wait 24 hours for it to dry and test it either, only about 5 minutes.

**slepysal** · 06-12-2019, 12:40 PM

Same problem on my old 53. I wound up using to cork gaskets. I mounted them dry .it worked for me.

Isaiah92260 · 06-12-2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FLATFENDER54

Not sure about your the particulars of your exact engine but Permatex Right Stuff works very well when I have used it. Much better than Ultrablack Permatex. It costs twice as much and comes in a cheese whiz type can. You don't have to wait 24 hours for it to dry and test it either, only about 5 minutes.

Oh really? I’ve seen that stuff, I’m going to try it next then.
Do you use it by itself or with a cork gasket put it on both sides or just on the valve cover side?

Isaiah92260 · 06-12-2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Same problem on my old 53. I wound up using to cork gaskets. I mounted them dry .it worked for me.

Awh man I’ve been using cork too, last time I tried it dry, It was leaking oil like it was going out of style.

**Clyde65** · 06-12-2019, 05:57 PM

Have you used the valve cover hold downs?

**slepysal** · 06-12-2019, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaiah92260

Awh man I’ve been using cork too, last time I tried it dry, It was leaking oil like it was going out of style.

Sorry my post should have read..I wound up using 2 cork gaskets

Isaiah92260 · 06-12-2019, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Have you used the valve cover hold downs?

The wide hold downs don’t work on my valve cover because it has a raised lip.
I’ve found slightly bigger hold downs I found on eBay don’t see a difference

Isaiah92260 · 06-12-2019, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Sorry my post should have read..I wound up using 2 cork gaskets

Hmmm I’m gonna have to try that next. You didn’t use permatex in between the two?

**slepysal** · 06-12-2019, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Isaiah92260

Hmmm I’m gonna have to try that next. You didn’t use permatex in between the two?

No just dry hopefully it works for you

curvedglass · 06-13-2019, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Sorry my post should have read..I wound up using 2 cork gaskets

I had to double cork my 1961 Cadillac. The cork thickness isn't what it was back in the day. Single isn't enough. I did use silicone on the outer surfaces and not in between the gaskets. Haven't had a leak in 5 years.

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Isaiah92260 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 851	Detailed my 235 what you guys think? This is my 62’ replacement block. Painted it and detailed it. I have more work today such as decals on the valve cover and some misc. Attached Images

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Isaiah92260 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 851	Re: Detailed my 235 what you guys think? Did the lettering and numbers as well Attached Images

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slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Detailed my 235 what you guys think? nice job looks great __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

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Isaiah92260 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 851	Re: Detailed my 235 what you guys think? Thank you everyone!! Been taking my time on this one!! I do have a question about getting a good seal on the valve cover. I know there is info on this forum and online but I am stumped. I can’t ever get my valve cover to stop leaking. I’ve already straighten it as good as possible and flatten the holes. But it still leaks at certain spots. I tried just silicon on the cover side/dry on head. Leaks BAD. I’ve tried silicon in both sides, and minimum spots. I’ve tried a lot of silicon and tried a little bit. But can’t get it to stay leak proof no matter what. Tighten the screws down hand tight, I have the spread washer on as well Does anyone know any good tricks with these old 6’s or is this just another common character to these motors? Here is another update, I just put on this period correct decal. I got a extra 5hp boots. Lol Attached Images Last edited by Isaiah92260; 06-12-2019 at 12:05 PM.

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FLATFENDER54 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: lAWTON Posts: 62	Re: Detailed my 235 what you guys think? Not sure about your the particulars of your exact engine but Permatex Right Stuff works very well when I have used it. Much better than Ultrablack Permatex. It costs twice as much and comes in a cheese whiz type can. You don't have to wait 24 hours for it to dry and test it either, only about 5 minutes.

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slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Detailed my 235 what you guys think? Same problem on my old 53. I wound up using to cork gaskets. I mounted them dry .it worked for me. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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