12-29-2020, 12:39 PM | #1 |
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My wide-bed
Got my '31 widebed up and running for the first time in 8 years. Built a new lower end in '13, ran it about 20-25 miles and blew a head gasket. I believe the problem was too long head bolts, they bottomed out. Added an extra, thick, washer to cure the problem. Engine is a 1936 4-port Riley, A block, B crank with welded-on counterweights, Weber DCOE carb (side draft), Brierley cam, Mallory dist. Truck has a B trans with Zephyr gears, Colombia diff, hydraulics, 4" dropped axle. Compression is back up to 180 lbs. on all 4. A little tune-up on the brakes and look out world, here I come!
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12-29-2020, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: My wide-bed
Good for you Jim. You are getting a jump on 2021!
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12-29-2020, 04:48 PM | #3 |
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Sounds like that setup will go so quick, it will be 2025 before you know it!
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12-29-2020, 10:41 PM | #4 |
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Curious about the Weber side draft. Pictures? Did you make the manifold? How does it compare to the 32/36 down draft?
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12-31-2020, 04:05 PM | #5 |
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Glad you got your old buddy back on the road!! enjoy
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01-01-2021, 12:15 PM | #6 |
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01-01-2021, 05:36 PM | #7 |
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Excellent news, Jim. Enjoy driving it like you have good insurance. :-)
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01-02-2021, 01:04 PM | #8 |
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My Son and I visited Jim last week, as always a Big Smile and tall stories!
Fired up the pickup, it sounds really good. He just wouldn't let me drive it, He must know something I don't. I am sure soon the vineyards' will be echoing the Riley song and Jim will be smiling! John
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