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Posted by clueless [201.202.24.94] on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at 18:57:16 :
In Reply to: what should I do posted by clueless [201.202.29.210] on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at 18:21:39 :
12-26-2010, 01:53 PM
Tim, many years ago I wanted to build a warmed up 265 and did some catalogue research. If you use the 265 crank and the 236 rods, the piston from the 241 V8, either Hemi or Poly, should bring you out at the same deck height. The V8 piston will be a 3 ring piston of somewhat more modern design ('54 vs mid '30s), the wrist pin is the same size and fit, and the compression height compensates for the longer rod of the 236. All stock parts and the pistons may be available in various oversizes. Substitute '55 Plymouth 259 pistons and bore to suit and you have a 283" flathead six. If your block is sound enough, you might try to go out to 3 5/8" and use the '55 Dodge 270 pistons, but then you may get into the head gasket failure somewhat common to overbored 230s. My $.02 worth, although with inflation, it's probably about $.27 by now! Hope this is helpful.
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