This engine was the mainstay of Chrysler products from 1935 to 1960, and was made for a few years after for export and industrial applications. They powered everything from the family car to tractor-trailers, including forklifts, boats, generators and pumps. This example is a 230 Spitfire

This is a company illustration for a pre-'48 engine. After '48, the oil pan was changed, the dipstick moved, and a new filler pipe added. Other than that, the engine is essentially the same. This is a 218 L-6, which differs from the 230 only in it's stroke.

Called by many the most reliable engine ever made, the Slant-6 replaced the Flat-6 in 1960. The leaning profile allowed for a much lower hood style and easier access to routine maintenace items, such as the  oil filter and filler. This is the 225 Slant-6

Getting up close and internal on the Slant-6. This was Dodge's first OHV 6, and the first engine in the industry to have an alternator instead of the generator. These engines came in 170ci and 225ci, and were produced well into the '80's

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