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Rajo engine is done.

Post by bowerss2 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:10 pm

Hey all, I thought I would share some photos of the engine that Mike Bender just finished building for me. Hopefully, I didn't drive him too crazy :lol: He does good work. This is going back into my 26. I am trying to keep looking as close to something that an irresponsible young man would have put together in the late 20s early 30s as possible. Ok clearly that distributor is modern, and I am also putting juice brakes on the rear, but the rest of it I want to keep as authentic as possible. Went with red on the engine, because red is the fastest color.
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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by got10carz » Fri Apr 30, 2021 9:51 pm

I never considered mounting the intake like that. Will it hit a generator or alternator?


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by bowerss2 » Fri Apr 30, 2021 10:12 pm

It will clear i believe. Its in that position for shipping. Im probably going to use a carter updraft. But i am going to try a few carbs on it first.


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by DHort » Sat May 01, 2021 1:52 am

I think most of us are aware that a red engine goes faster than a black or green engine. Mike Bender does awesome work, and video's too.


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by Aussie16 » Sat May 01, 2021 5:56 am

My dream engine. Please post pictures of the completed project when done.


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by dmdeaton » Sat May 01, 2021 7:19 am

What oil pump are you using and got any more pics of the oil system?

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Re: Rajo engine is done.

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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by Les Schubert » Sat May 01, 2021 10:55 am

I am surprised that there isn’t a oil pickup screen


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by TXGOAT2 » Sat May 01, 2021 11:06 am

Don't flood it!


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by bowerss2 » Sat May 01, 2021 11:30 am

Les Schubert wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 10:55 am
I am surprised that there isn’t a oil pickup screen
There is, i just didnt include that photo.
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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by Rich Eagle » Sat May 01, 2021 11:36 am

It is a thing of beauty. Many of us are so envious.
Enjoy it.
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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by speedytinc » Sun May 02, 2021 6:24 pm

How does the oil pump not loose its prime? I see. That pix was added after my question. Or my brain skipped a beat.
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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by SurfCityGene » Sun May 02, 2021 6:30 pm

Looks like a check valve right above the pick up screen maybe?
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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by Les Schubert » Sun May 02, 2021 6:46 pm

So I don’t see a oil filter. Where is it hiding!!


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by TXGOAT2 » Mon May 03, 2021 9:04 am

You could run I-35 down in South Texas and get a speeding ticket in an 85 MPH zone with that. If the check valve is spring loaded, be sure it will open on demand, every time, and be sure it isn't too restrictive.


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by tman1913 » Mon May 03, 2021 1:30 pm

I will answer a couple of question as the OP doesn’t have the answers.
Oil filter. In a box, on a cart in my shop.
Check valve. Yes spring loaded
It will open at a very very low crack pressure
It will flow more oil than the pump will need to supply mains and rods. Not my first rodeo here guys.


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Re: Rajo engine is done.

Post by dmdeaton » Mon May 03, 2021 2:39 pm

tman1913 wrote:
Mon May 03, 2021 1:30 pm
I will answer a couple of question as the OP doesn’t have the answers.
Oil filter. In a box, on a cart in my shop.
Check valve. Yes spring loaded
It will open at a very very low crack pressure
It will flow more oil than the pump will need to supply mains and rods. Not my first rodeo here guys.
I am not asking to check your work, I am asking to learn. :D
Looks like the oil pump is driven from the back of the cam? What style of pump?
Great looking engine Mike, I love this stuff.
Thanks
Danny

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