Motor out over Veterans day...removed the valves over thanksgiving and 2 pistons. Lifter that had adjuster back out has heavier scoring than the rest but in better shape than I expected. Haven't looked at the cam lobes yet. Looks like a set of lifters is in order...I assume these are hollow Johnson's and in service for 50 years.
3rd gear in transmission is well worn (inspected thru side cover earlier)- I'm thinking of pulling the tranny and replacing the gear and maybe syncro for 2nd (I have two spare trannies). I haven't researched removal.
Does trans come out with drive shaft or slide out on splines after unbolting rear clamping device?
A friend loaned me a pry bar (left) made from a Nissan tie rod with allen stock welded on for a fulcrum. I used needle nose vise grips and a prybar to pull the clips. The intakes were easier...they got soaked a bit longer (I suppose) since I pulled the intake. I was pleased to get them out after reading all the horror stories.
Is this a 1944 block? Didn't know there was production in 44? (59 is evident below)
Pic of Dad with the smoke (not his car)- assume just prior to Korea. I met his pal providing the hand signal..he said he's the last one left.
