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10-22-2018, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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Self/repair & rebuilding my "G" model flathead SIX
I am considering taking the plunge and doing my own re-build of my early 1947, 226 C.I. "G" model SIX cylinder motor. I know many questions will come up through this. My first questions are:
1. Harbor Freight (I know, china crap) has a folding version with a 2K capacity.. Would this be best or are there some tricks to bolting up flywheels/clutch assemblies & having the flexibility to invert the motor for oil pan, etc. or any other manufacturer suggestions? 2. I have started collecting the rarer parts (water pump, distributor, etc.) but what about the starter? I read somewhere I need one with less teeth because a SIX cylinder flywheel is different than a V8s.? A post on FORD SIX PERFORMANCE read: the drive gear must have 9 teeth to correctly mesh with the 6 cylinder 114 tooth ring gear. Whereas the V8 has the 10 tooth v8 drive gear which meshes with the 112 tooth v8 ring gear. The v8 ring gear will not fit on the 6 cylinder flywheel. Even if I have a shop rebuild my motor, I am considering doing a rebuild on another "donor" motor to get the experience. "I guess I am old enough for the experience & too young to know better" Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.. SORRY GUYS.. POST IN WRONG FORUM!
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10-23-2018, 10:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Self/repair & rebuilding my "G" model flathead SIX
Go for it, it's not brain surgery. For only one overhaul, I would not buy an engine stand. Build a good strong short legged table, and do as the factory did. Assemble it while standing on the flywheel. When it gets empty, you can wrestle it down on the table, or use a rented or borrowed cherry picker.
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Re: Self/repair & rebuilding my "G" model flathead SIX
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