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Thank you all for your comments suggestions. Now I will do some serious work at looking for the solution. Don

just had a valve job done by a well respected mechanic on my 1917 engine. Crank is in car and complete valve train but I have not yet installed the pistons. When engine is turned over valve train is making a clicking sound. Mechanic suggests running engine and maybe it will go away. That does not ap...

Looking for a source of brass trim for my speedster build. Would like some trim where fasteners don't show and I used oval shaped t trim for floorboards on other restorations. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thank you all for responding to my question on flywheel very hlepful!

Thanks for quick reply and answer to my wishful thinking question. I am dong a refresh of my engine and going to replace magnets with dist. ignition. Don't want to mess with trans, as car did drive ok before this engine work. I hope I am not being short sighted in leaving trans as is. I appreciate y...

Can the flywheel be removed from transmission without dissasembly of trans?

thank you all for your help!!

I think the bolt should face the cam side of the engine and instead of cotter key, wire bolt to rod.

should the bolt holding the pin rod face the front of the piston or the rear?

How do you attach brass trim? On some speedsters I see screws, but is there a method so no screws show for a nice smooth look?

I have installed later larger drums with good bonded linings, and while I have not driven this yet, T I had the idea that using the emergency brake would now serve to brake the car when needed.

Thank you all for your comments. I am just brainstorming the idea and your feedback is helpful, Sounds like I should leave well enough alone. I have had mid 1930's Buicks with updraft and found when converted to downdraft all around performance was greatly improved.

Thinking Nothing complicated, but believe it will improve performance. No other changes and have dist ignition.

Thanks for all suggestions. Engine was not in car. I mounted it on a engine stand when got home. I removed spark plugs out and the insides looking thru spark plug holes look not good/. Gave each cylinder several squirts of light oil, let soak for a bit before putting crank to it. Stiff at first but ...

T engine in storage for 20+ plus years. Engine is not frozen. Suggestions on my first thing to do would be appreciated.

I have a Alum case older transmission. How do I determine the correct installation? The mounting flanges on both ends are the same. I think I have installed back words as my emergency brake high/lever lever doesn't 'line up?? Ought to be simple but I am confused. Thanks for your help!

Thank you all for your input, it really is helpful and the photos fantastic help!!! Don

Purchase 3/4" oak finished on both sides plywood to make firewall for my speedster build. Think I would stain with cherry and then a good coat of varnish. Does that sound appropriate? If not please give me some advise. Thank you, Don Hanson

Winch from the rear by threading the cable thru a pulley that slips over the front axle {in the middle of the axle} and bring the cable to a tie down at the rear of trailer. Then winch the car to position you want it, fasten rear tie downs with some slack and then winch tight. You will end up withe ...

Thank you all far taking the time to respond. I will get back after I get started in disasembly and see what U have. At this point I have the head off and can see several valves are really pitted.

Been reading the forum and I need some suggestions.Do I replace the cam or regrind? What valves to use and who would you suggest as a supplier? Never done a valve job. I also read that milling the head .125 will improve performance. Your thoughts very much appreciated. Don

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