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Looks like an old weld, if it is painted scrape some paint off and look for braze. I think I bought it's twin about 20 yaers ago at the Long Beach...
If I get on my roof I can see El Mirage bout 10 miles as the Crow flies and if there's dust
By the grace of God, Coors lite and a nightly shot of Christian Brothers I'm here
I have been using J&E pistons and I have found their tech people to be very helpful. I had 1 set of Egge pistons and, after 15 years on the shelf...
Rocker 77 , are you still interested in the tack rail for the 29 ? [email protected]
Hey Rocker, I have an extra new wood piece, tack strip I guess , that goes across the rear of the cab on a 28, 29 RPU it is a tad short but...
And he is exposing his nuts!
sure like the work on the ports
Dan, that is a fitting tribute to your father. Piece of art !!
I run a B distributor with the timing kit (no longer available last I checked) from FS It will give around 36 degrees advance and its all in at...
Went to the Antique Nationals last Saturday May 13 grandson drove in from Utah (new job) so he drove the car but due to our lack of information...
On the Ford N series of tractors the cast iron pan was the frame ! Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
A few years back I borrowed a set of "original" wooden manifold patterns and went from shop to shop, patterns in hand and most said no, a couple...
Even if it "runs good" you should check the babbit clearance on the galloping bars (connecting rods) any time you are increasing the compression IMO
Bluto, I have a pair of SU's that came from a slant sided head, I can't remember the number but they have an 1 3/4' throat. Do you remember what...
Well, I ran a Wico on the street on an A engine. It was my daily driver. I didn't find out until years later when I tore it down that the cam...
If a magneto has a impulse you turn it until it just snaps over then time to number 1. I time mine this way to get it running then mess with it....
The impulse, in simple language, is a mechanism in the base or lower part of the mag. It retards the spark and it trips out prolly tween 250 maybe...
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The model A and B do not use cam bearings. You have to find a shop that will align bore the block then make up some, usually bronze, bearings....
I have made my own main caps for both A and B engines setting them up with hollow dowels to hold location. I have used materials that I had in...
I agree with John as to using a C crank in a 2 port engine. I do have such a set up, my original Riley 2 port has a C crank with Taylor Engine...
Juggler should be Jiggler, can't find the edit button on this ipad Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
That would be great if I could find one. I read these comments regarding cranks and the expense of a good crank. I can see the need of all extra...
Dan, what size is that oil hole drilled ? Looks pretty big from here. Bummer ! Just hate it when that happens ! I'm looking for a good A crank...
Yeah, there right over there next to the bin full of hen's teeth Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I have converted several starters to use with V8 flywheel and if you aren't careful you will not get deep enough engagement and the first time the...
I have a comment on your transmission question. It is that there are no overdrive gears that go into those gear boxes, all are 1 to 1 in high or...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Snubber my way, First is layout for hole, I try to locate in center of back of ring gear...
I meant after the center line of pinion/ring gear contact. Vic told me that he discussed his axle breakage problem with a mechanical engineer and...
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