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 The donor 230. The large steel plate behind the block supports the flathead on a standard engine stand. The block had been partially disassembled last year when I discovered the rust damage to the valve train. It was then set aside in covered storage. The objective is to remove the 230 c.i. crankshaft and rod set for use in another P23 217 c.i. block. |
 Using an air gun all the head bolts were removed. Note the very rusty water distribution tube. Since this block is not going to be reused I won't have to remove the old tube. |
 The head is removed and set aside for possible reuse. Cylinders #2 and #3 have substantial rust damage and are frozen in the bores. Note how two of the valves on cylinders # 3 and #4 have completely rusted away. Most of the valves are frozen. |
 I like to strip spare parts for future use whenever possible. The manifold studs look good and are lubricated with penetrating oil prior to removal. As you can see the oil in the valve chamber is quite dirty and full of sludge. |
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