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'38 216 block surface #270518 02/13/13 09:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,019 Likes: 3 Billerica, MA. USA dfd37chev OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP dfd37chev ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,019 Likes: 3 Billerica, MA. USA	Hello Everyone, I have the head off my '38 engine block. I would like to know if anyone might have pics of the block surface. Removed the head because of a bad exhaust valve. I have had no overheating problems but I have what appear to be 1/4 size holes that are inline with the head gasket to head. These holes are rather crappy in appearance so I'm curious if they are poor condition "steam holes" or the block is developing a problem. Dave old cars are meant to be driven !! VCCA # 047832

Re: '38 216 block surface dfd37chev #270537 02/13/13 10:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	They are water circulation holes and common to find a pile of rust around each hole. Souns as if they are OK to me.....can you send a picture? Gene Schneider

Re: '38 216 block surface dfd37chev #270544 02/13/13 10:30 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,446 Tennessee wawuzit ChatMaster - 4,000
wawuzit ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,446 Tennessee	LOOK

Re: '38 216 block surface Chev Nut #270558 02/13/13 11:41 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,019 Likes: 3 Billerica, MA. USA dfd37chev OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP dfd37chev ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,019 Likes: 3 Billerica, MA. USA	Here is a pic of the hole in question, it is located between cylinder's #3 & #4....driver's side and this hole is opposite it....passenger side Dave old cars are meant to be driven !! VCCA # 047832

Re: '38 216 block surface dfd37chev #270579 02/14/13 10:05 AM
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Tiny Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 South Central Kansas	Here's the block out of my '38. VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan

Re: '38 216 block surface wawuzit #270583 02/14/13 10:42 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 139 Orlando, Florida LonnieC Shade Tree Mechanic
LonnieC Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: May 2011 Posts: 139 Orlando, Florida	wawuzit - Thanks for posting the video. Good visual education for dummies like me. Nice photography and explanation by the shop. - Lonnie 1954 3100 OLD STUFF ... houses, furniture, cars, wine ... I love it all

Re: '38 216 block surface Tiny #270609 02/14/13 06:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,019 Likes: 3 Billerica, MA. USA dfd37chev OP ChatMaster - 1,000
OP dfd37chev ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,019 Likes: 3 Billerica, MA. USA	Thank you Tim, After seeing Steve's posted video (Thank you Steve) and your pic I feel comfortable with taping off the top of the block and clean the hole with the proper size drill bit coated in grease to retain any chips. Dave old cars are meant to be driven !! VCCA # 047832

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