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Ford1933 · 08-05-2012, 01:52 PM

I bought a 37 Club Coupe restoration project that supposedly had the engine gone through by a meticulous professional. I have not yet tried to fire the engine since the distributor is missing. My main question is thaty when I rotate the water pump pulleys it is not a real smooth feeling. There seems to be a few points where the bearings slightly catch. No noise, just the jittery rotation. Would you be suspicious if this was your project? Any suggestions on what to do about the missing distributor?

08-05-2012, 01:52 PM	#1
Ford1933 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lincolnton, GA 30817 Posts: 136	Need info on 37 Ford waterpumps I bought a 37 Club Coupe restoration project that supposedly had the engine gone through by a meticulous professional. I have not yet tried to fire the engine since the distributor is missing. My main question is thaty when I rotate the water pump pulleys it is not a real smooth feeling. There seems to be a few points where the bearings slightly catch. No noise, just the jittery rotation. Would you be suspicious if this was your project? Any suggestions on what to do about the missing distributor?