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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,987
Posted By bhut
Re: Hoping for decent babbitt

If that is truly the case, it is unfortunate. I thought the babbitt was in good condition for ~20 years of age, particularly given how tired the rest of the engine is. If it's not usable, I'll be...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,987
Posted By bhut
Re: Hoping for decent babbitt

One more issue... I swear, they never stop. Have a crack between the exhaust seat (loose term really - no seat left due to erosion) and the cylinder. Crack runs about 5/8 inch down the cylinder. Can...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,987
Posted By bhut
Re: Hoping for decent babbitt

The rods and main cap I pulled all had plenty of shim material. Was actually surprised at the thickness of them, but the rods had what appeared to be solid brass shims around .015 - .020 each. Main...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,987
Posted By bhut
Hoping for decent babbitt

Before I wrote the current engine off and ordered one, I wanted to look at the babbitt and see whether it was salvageable. My thought was that I could get the block machined locally and not have to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By bhut
Re: Replacement engine

All, thanks for the replies. I may see about the Crestview machine shop, but I haven't heard much about consistently good machine shops in the area.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-21-2014, 12:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Posted By bhut
Arrow Replacement engine

I posted about my engine woes recently, and am now on the hunt for a replacement engine. I have been reading through the older posts looking at opinions and experiences and the one common thing I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-30-2014, 11:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,186
Posted By bhut
Re: Cracked head follow-up; pitted block and valve seats

All, I really appreciate the replies, they gave me the hope I needed. I inherited this truck from my wife's grandfather. He and I would work on it from time to time, and it was a great way to spend...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,186
Posted By bhut
Unhappy Cracked head follow-up; pitted block and valve seats

After looking over the cracked head (posted elsewhere) I went back to the block with my shop vac and scraped the deck to remove what I hoped was carbon and instead turned out to be pitting around all...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By bhut
Re: Cracked head

All,

I verified the head was warped with a straightedge last night before posting this. I hope to hold onto this truck forever, so buying a new casting without 80 years of corrosive wear or...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By bhut
Cracked head

Without going into the whole story, I recently inherited a '29 closed cab A pickup. It broke down on the 35 mile trip back to my house, and I hoped that it was a radiator problem, although I feared...
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