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There is no cam cover in this version. And no oil pump. IMG_8310.jpg Scott, I appreciate your comment, but the car was not running fine. The nice looking Schebler carburettor never worked. I started the engine with a standard NH one, and later find a Zenith HP4B. The rear axle still had the babbit t...

I assume that you did not make any other changes to the engine other than cleaning the pistons and rings. If you did, carefully consider whether that change or changes could lead to higher oil consumption. I did make other changes : add oil slingers, add connecting rod oil dips, unclog the internal...

I had to work on the transmission of my car, and decided to check the engine. I checked the pistons, and cleaned the rings, without removing them. I opened the holes in the piston skirt. The cylinders were looking good, and I did a rapid honing with a 3 stone tool. Since restart, the engine is smoki...

There is still 2 qualities on Lang's website : 660 bronze : https://www.modeltford.com/item/3314-1/2.aspx “close to ZBronze” : https://www.modeltford.com/item/3314-1/2BQ.aspx When you order the full set, I guess you get the 660 bronze. This is what I had. I don't remember if it was from Snyders or L...

TXGOAT2 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:04 am

I would not trust those oil slingers not to fatigue and break in service.

Jerry VanOoteghem wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:34 am

Pat is correct, those slingers are way too light.

OK, I will change them.....or put a standard flywheel with slingers from the vendors.

Unless the picture is showing a really exaggerated view of what is actually there, that pin is pressed too far thru the flywheel and there is a definite shoulder exposed to the bushing… Also, by the surface finish on the end of that triple gear pin, it isn’t a FORD pin. There was a small run of Sub...

How can you put on the triple gears out of time unless you force them on. And if you did I don’t think you could spin the drums easily. They should spin freely without the drum and plates installed. That’s always the test for me. Pierre How was the car running and driving before you worked on the t...

Dan Hatch wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:28 am

Here is a link to old post that might help.
https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=2114

Thanks Dan, very interesting post indeed !

I’d suggest that you revisit where you got the bushings? My hunch is that what you show is someone’s homemade mix? I got them from the classical vendors (Snyders, Mac or Lang). I agree that they look more brass than bronze. Just confirms my policy of almost NEVER replacing the triple gear bushings....

Never seen bushings melt. Thats one nasty fail. Lots of contributing factors. .002 way to tight. I like a .0045 clearance (thats honed or precision bored) Oil cant get in if tight. No oil slingers. The subject is debatable, But I add slingers if no magnets. Not enough oil in the area to feed the bu...

Last week, I overhauled my transmission. Engine back in place, I started it few times, drove maximum 20 miles but rapidly had difficulties to maneuver in reverse. Bad sounds, and eventually engine stalling. I had to dismount again the transmission. And then, horror show !!! IMG_0024.jpg IMG_0022.jpg...

Thanks all for the quick answers. Pierre; If that's a picture of your needle, it's way too rough to seal. Since the picture, I had the tip lapped and the leakage reduced drastically. I will continue, work on the seat, and give the little tap suggested. Thanks Duane for the picture. If I go the viton...

I recently installed a Stromberg LF carb on my speedster. Nice looking, but not only ! The engine starts very well, much better than with NH. Work well, but not enough drive to claim that it outperformed NH. One issue (well known on these carbs), the float needle does not seal well on its seat. Afte...