Projects A V/8 parts gathering. New pics ,02/01 24

Jim,
Here is the link for the video. I know I sent it to you in an PM and you wanted to share it.



Enjoy,
Cliff Ramsdell

 

This and this Member is one of the Best reasons to be with the HAMB.
Thanks,Cliff.

jim

 

Not much in the way of work. Installed the cam. #1 at TDC. Extremely small punch mark on crank gear.

 

Jim,
Are you running the crab distributor or are you using a 49 to 53 distributor?

Cliff

 

Crab.I have the 2 point mount.

jim

 

I made a tool for setting the valve lash, lets you know what valve is on the heal of the cam. Two revolutions of the crank and your done.

Let me know if you want to use it, cover shipping and I’ll send it off. I have more pics at home.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Wow that looks like a very useful tool. I'll be glad to use it .Just a bit further down the road.
Went to the shop to locate some cam bolts , found them, and knocked in the cross shaft bushings. Baby steps.

Thanks Cliff.

jim

 

No problem, just message me when your ready.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Sorry guys nothing to report. Been a long week.

 

Went to shop today for a few min , found this tool to work with my valves

 

I have a bunch of valve tools Jim. Just let me know if you need to borrow any and I'll send them to ya.

 

Thanks Owen.
I think with this spring compressor it will be fairly easy.

jim

 

Hi all, nothing new.I dropped a couple of lifters in a hole to see how smoothly they move, and all seems ok.
Having a ft operation on the1st so I will be further out of the picture.
I may be able to sit in shop and get the lifters and valves installed next.
Having some pretty good weather down south.
Hope to be able to get back on this next week with pics.

Thanks,

jim

 

progress is progress Jim, so little by little you are getting closer tot he end.

 

Jim,
Glad to hear you moving along. Keep picking away at things and you’ll get there.

Good luck with the foot.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Hi all,
Been down for a while with a foot operation, and seems like another 2 weeks by Dr orders before I can be outside. and walking. Kids have been down doing chores, cooking and just encouraging.
Hope to get back on the eng shortly.

 

Jim,
Glad your on the mend. Take care, get well.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Get well soon. Love this thread.

 

Glad to hear your on the mend.

 

I had surgery on my left foot so I know what you are dealing with. Doctors orders, stay out of shop. Two more weeks in big boot.

 

Hey Bill,
Mine says min walking, 2 more weeks till I can move around. my son and daughter have to help me, esp with the wife. But I'm Blessed to have them within 50 miles.

 

listen to them... I was working on a '34 chassis... had carpal tunnel surgery...week later was bored stiff... walked down to the garage... went to step over the chassis... hung up my boot heel on the frame rail... landed on that wrist [cast]... layed on the floor crying for 1/2 an hour... when they say no, believe it...
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had the nerves in my left arm moved from the funny bone spot to the inside of my arm... had a national modified hot wheels race to run 2 days later... took off the sling to race [72 cars]… next day my fingers were numb and as big as bananas for days... dr. said it set me back a month... do what they say....

 

Foot was tingling this am when I got up. Turned on lights and found 4 stubby sausages and a whopper toe. I haven't followed Drs orders about elevation .Now I will.

 

Foot aches like hades, but I had to do something Here is a start on the body accurately measured and clamped in place. Shop is a complete mess,not pretty.

 

Prettier than mine, you got carpet

 

Thanks Alan. So old it hurts. Does cushion the cell phone when you drop it.

 

Jim,
How are things going down there? Looking for an up date on you, Joy and the car.

Hope you road to recovery is heading in the right direction and we can again see posts on how your car, motor and transmission are coming along.

Your a great inspiration to the younger guys, hell even guys my age seeing that being almost 80 means nothing but taking a bit longer than the 20 year olds. (Remember those days, lots of time and no money)

Take care brother and look forward to seeing more.

Cliff Ramsdell

 

Hey Cliff, and all.
Thanks for asking.
Foot has been a problem, now I am in a walking cast, and Dr says stay off of it. Wed while going down outside steps I fell and cut my self up .Other than that all is well. Just no shop time.
I have purchased 2 B'ville doors for the 28. Sold my other doors and one was free. Sorta works out. Can't wait to get back on the car. 8cm eng now has oil pump and screen in place, next is the pan.

Best wishes to all.

 

We have pics from Perry Ga swap meet ,my score. Heads, and idler pulley. Still need some parts for the idler. Look at the 8ba heads on backwards on a 59 a block. He says it runs cooler with no problems.

 

Jim,
What do you need for the idler? My only thought is how high it will be in relation to the upper hoses with the shorter 28/29 radiator.

I think I spotted a fan in the garage last week and might have a rear cover in there too, let me know.

Oh, and the head thing, I have never seen that before but its one way to move the generator over some.

Cliff Ramsdell