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Buckweet I’m with bmorgil and gmwillys on getting a machine shop to look at it, they will be able to tell you if the cylinders are egg shaped or if the block needs bored to clean up the cylinder...

WOW Buckweet you have been busy this weekend, everything that the guys are telling you is wisdom. Let them soak well with the cocktail mixture and like they said it will eventually break free.
If...

It all can be salvaged Buckweet!!
Unless the block is cracked, and if it is it’s scrap!!
I’m checking with a buddy that has a warehouse full of Buick V6’s to see if he has a running 198 or 231...

Is that the engine casting?
It looks like the number for the 198 Buick block.

Both of you guy's are Hilarious:D:D

You are going to scare Poor Buckweet off.......

As bmorgil said earlier Buckweet, “your options are as wide as your imagination”
The ball is in your court now Buddy, you can rebuild what you have if the block is not cracked from the water that...

We will get you headed in the right direction Buckweet, where are you located may we ask?
It might be better if we know the general vicinity to locate what you are looking for or what else you may...

Buckweet if your dead set on rebuilding what you have we can find the parts you’ll need. My personal thoughts would be to try and find a good 231 CI even fire engine that would bolt right in what you...

Now I’m getting smarter hanging out with you guys!!!!

I do believe the M38A1 does have the hinged grill LarrBeard, and you mean THOSE guys not me I am still learning from the trial and error method:rolleyes::rolleyes:

It’s a M38 Larrbeard the M38A1 is a copy after the CJ5 body style

Here you go Buckweet,
Where to find the numbers to verify your casting # and which engine you have.
I would be willing to bet that what you have is a 225CI Odd Fire V6, that is what I had in mine...

Oh my Buckweet that is not a good sign, I’m not sure where you live as far as winter months go but if it’s anything like NE Ohio the winter months get a little breezy and it could of easily froze and...

Welcome Buckweet...
That’s a fine looking M38 you have to start with!!!!
Let me know if you have any questions, I started with a 52 M38 with a Buick 225 V6 odd fire in it as well about 2.5 years...