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Old 10-05-2008, 08:48 PM
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while investigating the horrible noise coming from my v6 oddfire 225 i found chunks of piston in the oilpan.

needless to say i need a new 225 for my 67 jeepster. anyone know where i can find one near baltimore, md?

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Old 10-05-2008, 09:06 PM
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If you have no luck finding another 225, a 231 or 252 will be a direct swap.
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Type odd fire into ebay motors. For sure one 77 odd fire short block 3.8.
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I have 225 out of my 69 jeepster 70k miles runs good but I'm in TX.
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Old 10-12-2008, 10:35 PM
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Thanks, all... I think I found an inexpensive, running 225.

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