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JunkOSC · 05-27-2011, 07:27 PM

This was done while the engine was in the car. I think the next time it will come out... not sure if that would be more work or not? Great learning experience. The babbitt's are all fine. I used the foil method the check clearance. The mains needed no shims removed. I did have to remove one shim from #1 and #4 rods. I used the old string and bungee cord trick that Tom Wesenberg mentioned in a previous post to hold the oil pump in place.... worked great. I'm dirty, tired, and wore out. Oh, she drives and sounds much better. Well worth the effort. "Thanks" to all that post here on The Ford Barn... I did a load of research on this site before tackling this project. Thanks again!

Off to the shower and dinner table.
Tim

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-27-2011, 07:33 PM

"Well done my good and faithful servant!"

Mitch//pa · 05-27-2011, 07:55 PM

congratulations
its very satisfying i remember my first time.

if you still have hair don't forget to wash the oil out of it.

Milton · 05-27-2011, 08:46 PM

Yes, and the flat spot in the back of your head will probably pop back out while you sleep.

JunkOSC · 05-28-2011, 08:12 AM

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Thanks boys. My body is a little stiff this morning. Not oil leaks last night after my short test drive. Going to take her out this morning while its still cool and put some miles on her. Have a great holiday weekend!!!

br,
Tim

05-27-2011, 07:33 PM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 9,728	Re: Competed 1st Shim Job on the Rods and Mains "Well done my good and faithful servant!" __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

05-27-2011, 07:55 PM	#3
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Competed 1st Shim Job on the Rods and Mains congratulations its very satisfying i remember my first time. if you still have hair don't forget to wash the oil out of it.

05-28-2011, 08:12 AM	#5
JunkOSC Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chandler, AZ./Eagle Rock, MO. Posts: 99	Re: Competed 1st Shim Job on the Rods and Mains Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks boys. My body is a little stiff this morning. Not oil leaks last night after my short test drive. Going to take her out this morning while its still cool and put some miles on her. Have a great holiday weekend!!! br, Tim

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05-27-2011, 07:27 PM	#1
JunkOSC Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chandler, AZ./Eagle Rock, MO. Posts: 99	Competed 1st Shim Job on the Rods and Mains This was done while the engine was in the car. I think the next time it will come out... not sure if that would be more work or not? Great learning experience. The babbitt's are all fine. I used the foil method the check clearance. The mains needed no shims removed. I did have to remove one shim from #1 and #4 rods. I used the old string and bungee cord trick that Tom Wesenberg mentioned in a previous post to hold the oil pump in place.... worked great. I'm dirty, tired, and wore out. Oh, she drives and sounds much better. Well worth the effort. "Thanks" to all that post here on The Ford Barn... I did a load of research on this site before tackling this project. Thanks again! Off to the shower and dinner table. Tim Last edited by JunkOSC; 05-27-2011 at 09:20 PM.

05-27-2011, 08:46 PM	#4
Milton Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 837	Re: Competed 1st Shim Job on the Rods and Mains Yes, and the flat spot in the back of your head will probably pop back out while you sleep.