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Also, we got both the 31 model A pickup and the 1925 firetruck going last night. I also picked up this toy. Works but I think the batteries are...
Of course the tool for a Model A does not work on a V8..... so continued using a punch to knock the valve guides out. On to scrapping the...
FYI, changed my tactics with valve removal. The valve spring compressor seems to always be a little short and you have to spend a while fiddling...
Amazing those cylinder wall are as nice as they are. Granted I may have broke the top rings on these two going past the ridge at the top of the...
Slowly working the valve train out of the block. Guides are a pain. I can get the keepers off, then I use a dremel to cut the spring in a couple...
todays photos. I think I am going to cut the valve springs to be able to get everything out easier. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I need to retire to have more time for the cars..... but I need the job to afford the cars.....LOL
Thanks, I didn't want to beat on it at random. I would like to pull the crank first so I can take the pistons out the bottom rather than drive...
Yep, good idea to check it out. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Back to the motor... These lock washers are something I've not seen. Also, should the center main just lift off after the nuts are off? isn't...
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It is a 1925. One guy in the fire department has driven it in a few parades so I am not totally blind. I know it overheats so probably could use...
Do you know who owned the Silver King? I am helping a neighbor who is selling an immaculate one, same condition as the photo, but different year.
Interesting, this has a Ford rebuild tag, but the bores are still 3.06. I have not had the chance to check the mains. FYI this build will be on...
did you not see the brown sludge from tking off the water pumps? I know the passages are full of shit. I can dip it then put everything back,...
OK So no matter what, I am tearing it down and marking what came from each cylinder. So time to go after the valvetrain. the pistons say STD so I...
Yeah, forgot to post that. Gears are all pitted. [ATTACH]
OK time to learn a new skill Plastigage and inside bore guages ordered.
OK...... advice needed. I am kind of at a point of no retern between cleaning it up and running it as is, or doing a full rebuild. How do you...
Much lighter than a Model B flywheel.
OH.... if anyone is reading this on how to tear town a flathead. There is an annoying pan bolt on the opposite side by the starter.
Researched on the HAMB the difficulties getting pump off. I used a towel for protection and a pipe wrench a couple twists and it worked right...
OK on to the fun job of getting the oil pump off. Who ever rebuilt this was damn good at wiring bolt heads.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
next is to see if I can drop the flywheel on my foot. I know, rotate the block till the flywheel is on top, then take it off.
Oil pan off. Someone liked the blue gunk! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
At a minimum I don't need antifreeze running into my Bow target....LOL
Yes I need to clean out my garage....LOL
Slowly tearing down the motor. All 48 studs came out. I did break one stud removal tool...LOL Looks like Standard pistons. Grabbed my hand...
My older neighbor is one of those guys that people call when they are trying to get rid of stuff, as he is willing to take stuff to fix some day....
I guess I can keep track...$600 so far.
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