I agree that the holes need to be cleaned out but Id rather use a thread chaser not a tap. I bought a set of these a while back
I think there’s a little confusion here guys. He isn’t against clean threads, he’s basically mentioning that ford did a very “early ford thing” and made the threads a weird size that when you thread in a standard thread head stud would be a correct but very tight thread. So I guess the way to go would be a chaser or tap that is the correct ford thread. .... or like everyone else and use a normal thread tap/chase and stick some sealant on it. But either way I don’t think he’s against cleaning up the threads
Definitely wanted to clean up the threads in the block, and I had no idea that chasers existed. I need to invest into a set of these.. thanks!
If I had known better, I think I would have elected to use chasers on my block - the threads were not that dirty. But fortunately, I have about 1hour run time on the motor with no leaks to speak of, w/ 25 minutes @ ~2000 rpm. I’m hoping that I am in the clear?
They make thread chasers that clean up yoke hole with removing any metal. I have a set from Snap Off and a cheaper set, I always chase all the holes with these.
Yea the fluted chasers are the way to go, wish I had known that, I did the same as you and I have two studs that weep coolant, even though I used permatex on the threads. On my engine it's not much to worry about, the heads just look moist all of the time in that area, but doesn't drip on the ground or anything. Been running it like that since 2007.
If you had to do it again, would you have boxed the frame? There seems to be a lot of disagreement whether boxing is necessary. Some say roadsters need it more because of the lack of structural (top) related integrity.
I have not boxed the frame, but plan not to unless I discover that the frame is unsafe to run as is (still testing). I’m sure I’d consider boxing if I decided to run a bigger motor.
Amazing build, what radiator did you go with for this? Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Good Morning! Fellow AV8 builder here in Loma Linda Ca! I’ve been on mine for 2 years now, love the guys at Early Ford Store and Cooks! Mine is a tribute build to my mother Renee, also built in 1929 Here’s couple pics.....
Final assembly happening! How did you set up your radiator fan? My Evans manifold doesn’t have a location for one so I had to fabricate a bracket
That fan bracket looks great! How did you make it? What parts did you use? I used a stock fan with integrated spacer that Bill from the Early Ford Store pulled out of a pile of parts. I’m not sure what its from but I think the system could benefit from moving the fan closer toward the radiator.
Back on the roadster project again, hoping to participate in the approaching RPM Nationals. I made a subframe for the seat belts that will anchor to the existing body-to-frame bolts.
I’m still not sure why these Speedway drum/axle savers did not bolt right up without rubbing and binding. The clearances were all off. I thought they were designed to fit all hydraulic rear brakes through ‘48, so maybe I have some odd drums?
So I decided to cut them down a bit, re-weld, and reshape the edges. You can see how much wider the original is in the foreground.
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