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felix37 · 06-08-2013, 11:47 AM

Is anyone aware of a post,video or article that has a comprehensive How to on the installation of floating bearings??
My 37 finally called it quits after four years of knocking! my engine is currently at the machine shop waiting to get it's crank turned and the rods sized and I would like to assemble the motor myself. I know I can take the safe route and have the machine shop assemble it, but experienced flat head builders are scarce and becoming more scarce every day. I think it's time to step up and learn this art if I'm going to continue using a flat head for my every day transportation.

sanborn · 06-08-2013, 12:06 PM

I know this is not exactly on subject but in Lawrenceburg TN is Ed Nix Machine. Ed is in his 80s, runs a small shop where he does most of the work himself. He does know flatheads, even has his own cam grinder with several flathead masters, is a Vertex expert as well as other general machine operations. If you run into problems, he might be a good man to call.

felix37 · 06-08-2013, 12:26 PM

Sanborn, Thanks! do you have contact info for his shop? would love to visit his shop sometime.

Ol' Ron · 06-08-2013, 06:35 PM

Get a copy of my book "Nostalgia engines" from Bill Boomer. I have a chapter on fitting them.

russcc · 06-08-2013, 07:11 PM

Ron does a great job of covering that topic in his book. Someone close by may have a copy

felix37 · 06-08-2013, 11:38 PM

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Does anyone have contact info for Bill Boomer? I would like to have a copy of Ol' Ron's book.

oldford2 · 06-09-2013, 06:36 AM

https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104269

JM 35 Sedan · 06-09-2013, 08:43 AM

Here is some info that may be helpful.

http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/bearing.htm

felix37 · 06-09-2013, 01:52 PM

Thanks guys!!

sanborn · 06-09-2013, 06:04 PM

931/762-3977 That is Ed's phone number.

Jason M. · 06-09-2013, 06:12 PM

Congrats for not going with shell insert bearings like everyone seems to do…

sanborn · 06-10-2013, 08:41 AM

Felix, will you be at the "Hot Rod Reunion" this weekend. If you do attend, please stop by our pit stall. We have a front engine dragster, late Hemi powered, non supercharged. We run the 7.0 index pro class, probably the only non supercharged car in the class.

That invitation applies to all barn members!

06-08-2013, 11:47 AM	#1
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	floating bearing installation Is anyone aware of a post,video or article that has a comprehensive How to on the installation of floating bearings?? My 37 finally called it quits after four years of knocking! my engine is currently at the machine shop waiting to get it's crank turned and the rods sized and I would like to assemble the motor myself. I know I can take the safe route and have the machine shop assemble it, but experienced flat head builders are scarce and becoming more scarce every day. I think it's time to step up and learn this art if I'm going to continue using a flat head for my every day transportation.

06-08-2013, 12:06 PM	#2
sanborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Shelbyville TN Posts: 174	Re: floating bearing installation I know this is not exactly on subject but in Lawrenceburg TN is Ed Nix Machine. Ed is in his 80s, runs a small shop where he does most of the work himself. He does know flatheads, even has his own cam grinder with several flathead masters, is a Vertex expert as well as other general machine operations. If you run into problems, he might be a good man to call.

06-08-2013, 12:26 PM	#3
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: floating bearing installation Sanborn, Thanks! do you have contact info for his shop? would love to visit his shop sometime.

06-08-2013, 06:35 PM	#4
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,855	Re: floating bearing installation Get a copy of my book "Nostalgia engines" from Bill Boomer. I have a chapter on fitting them.

06-08-2013, 07:11 PM	#5
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: floating bearing installation Ron does a great job of covering that topic in his book. Someone close by may have a copy

06-08-2013, 11:38 PM	#6
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: floating bearing installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Does anyone have contact info for Bill Boomer? I would like to have a copy of Ol' Ron's book.

06-09-2013, 06:36 AM	#7
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: floating bearing installation https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104269

06-09-2013, 08:43 AM	#8
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: floating bearing installation Here is some info that may be helpful. http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/bearing.htm __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

06-09-2013, 01:52 PM	#9
felix37 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,093	Re: floating bearing installation Thanks guys!!

06-09-2013, 06:04 PM	#10
sanborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Shelbyville TN Posts: 174	Re: floating bearing installation 931/762-3977 That is Ed's phone number.

06-10-2013, 08:41 AM	#12
sanborn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Shelbyville TN Posts: 174	Re: floating bearing installation Felix, will you be at the "Hot Rod Reunion" this weekend. If you do attend, please stop by our pit stall. We have a front engine dragster, late Hemi powered, non supercharged. We run the 7.0 index pro class, probably the only non supercharged car in the class. That invitation applies to all barn members!

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