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Home» Auto Machine Shop»Chrysler Dodge 237 Flathead Straight-6 Engine Rebuild
Remanufactured Dodge 237 Flathead 6 Engine Rebuild Machine Shop
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Chrysler Dodge 237 Flathead Straight-6 Engine Rebuild

Dodge 237 Flathead-6 Engine Rebuild.

Chrysler Dodge 237 Flathead Straight-6 Engine rebuild.
Model: 1942 Chrysler Dodge DeSoto S Straight-6 Flathead 12V
Valve in Head 25-inch engine family.

This engine is a solid beast. The old guy needs some lovin’, just a little more than the normal rebuild, to bring it back to it’s glory.

The Plan:
Inspection, Teardown, and Cleaning.
Block Work: Bore, Hone, and Deck the engine block.
Head Work: Since this is a Flathead, all the work will be in the block, so Clean, Resurface and Paint the head.
Valve in Head Job includes: Grind valves, Cut 3-angle valve seats, New Exhaust guides and valve stem seals.  Clean, paint, and assemble.  Any missing, damaged, or broken parts will be replaced.
Machine Work- Recondition Crankshaft, Camshaft, and Connecting Rods.

Order New Engine Rebuild Kit and Parts in correct sizes.
Last step, assembly!

A few shots Before we start any work.  I love the Before and After comparison.
These are the down and dirty shots.

MACHINE SERVICES

Dodge 237 Valve Job

The head work is easy peasy on this Flathead. Clean it up, Resurface to a flat surface to mate up with the block. A second  clean, paint it this cool red, add black touches to the casting letters, and we’re good to go.

BLOCK WORK

We cleaned this bad boy up and it revealed some additional work is needed.  The valve guides are shot, we need to install new valve guides, check. The valves are in bad shape, new valves on the order list, check.  It needs some new valve seats installed, check.  Bore and Hone the cylinders leaving a good finish with proper crosshatch.  Second clean in hot tank to remove any particulates.  Deck the block surface so the head mates up nicely.  Last we put a coat of primer, then a few coats of paint.

Chrysler Dodge 237 Engine Rebuild Parts

Time to get the Dodge 237 engine rebuild parts together now that we know the sizes. Here’s what we have: Pistons, Rings, Rod bearings, Main bearings, Cam bearings, Gasket set, Valves, Valve seats, Valve guides, Timing set, Freeze plugs, Oil pump, and some new tubes for the oil pickup.

Reconditioned 237 Crankshaft

Chrysler Dodge 237 crankshaft

Hung Pistons

Chrysler 237 hung pistons

ASSEMBLY

Block work is complete and we are ready to put the block together. Reconditioned crank and cam are installed. Valvetrain parts are installed. Pistons and reconditioned connecting rods installed.  See the pics, it’s looking really good.

I didn’t take any pictures sprucing up the covers, oil pickup, and oil pan, but you can see them cleaned up and painted on the engine.  This Dodge 237 engine is looking really cool!

Final Block Assembly

It’s all coming together.

Chrysler Dodge 237 Engine

Flathead 6 Engine Rebuild Shop

Chrysler Dodge 237 engine rebuild at the machine shop

Remanufactured Dodge 237 Straight 6 Engine.

Dodge 237 Engine

Remanufactured Dodge Chrysler 237 Flathead Engine

Do you need your Chrysler Dodge 237 Flathead rebuilt?

Contact us by Email or 818 767-6603 to get an estimate.

Automotive Machine Shop Services available:
Bore, Hone, Deck engine block.
Grind Crankshaft
Grind Camshaft
Cylinder head repair and/or Valve Job

Engine Rebuild Kits and Parts Available.

We’re ready to rebuild your 237, Contact us!

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10 Comments

  1. Phillip
    May 12, 20226:19 pm -

    Rebuild a 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook engine plus ship to Temple Texas 76502

    Reply
  2. bob
    September 9, 20214:05 pm -

    looking to rebuild a 1950 studebaker 170 cid

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      September 9, 20214:47 pm -

      Bob,
      I will email you an estimate to rebuild your Studebaker 170 engine.
      Regards,
      Lucinda

      Reply
  3. Bill Curry
    March 29, 20215:53 am -

    I would like to get an estimate on rebuilding my 1941 Plymouth P 12 engine

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      March 31, 20213:16 pm -

      Bill,
      I emailed you an estimate to rebuild your Plymouth 201 engine.
      Regards, Lucinda

      Reply
  4. Steven Couture
    October 16, 20205:48 pm -

    would like to have the 1936 notore rebuilt what would it cost and what would be shippint to you and back here in California.

    Reply
  5. Dan Herrera
    July 1, 20209:44 pm -

    What about a 218 rebuild off a 1936 dodge including the tranny how much ? It is currently running so is not a frozen up job

    Reply
    • Valley Auto Parts
      July 6, 202012:36 pm -

      Dan and Robert,
      I emailed you an estimate to rebuild your Chrysler 218 engine.
      Regards, Lucinda

      Reply
      • Cj
        July 8, 20208:39 pm -

        I have a 1937 Chrysler DeSoto I believe it has a 228 flat head but I’m not sure can get an estimate on a complete rebuild?

        Reply
        • Valley Auto Parts
          July 9, 20206:50 am -

          CJ,
          I will email you directly to confirm if you have a L6 or Straight-8.
          Regards,
          Lucinda

          Reply

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