Don Coatney Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Did you also get new retainer springs with the throw out bearing assembly? There was a forum member asking where these springs could be found in the past week or so. Also does the new bearing have a brass insert (as pictured) or a white UHMW insert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Yes, it did come with the retainer springs. Is the brass insert the pilot bushing? If so it is pictured to the left of the throwout bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Yes, it did come with the retainer springs. Is the brass insert the pilot bushing? If so it is pictured to the left of the throwout bearing. The brass insert I am referring to is in the throwout bearing not the pilot bushing. As your bearing is already installed you may not he able to see the brass insert. Is there a bearing number on your new throw out bearing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 The number that is on the bearing is C13DU041 and on the opposite end it looks like a I13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 The number that is on the bearing is C13DU041 and on the opposite end it looks like a I13 I googled that number (C13DU041) with no hits. Any other numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 No other numbers that I can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 When you guys painted your engines did you prime your engine block or just paint the bare metal? I have primed and painted most components just curious what to do with the block when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop138 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 When you guys painted your engines did you prime your engine block or just paint the bare metal? I have primed and painted most components just curious what to do with the block when the time comes. I primed mine---finish coat went on real nice. If you prime it you can put the finish coat on when you want to---stops any more rust during assembly. Be sure and show pics when its done...........Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I called Tennessee Clutch today to see if they can reline my emergency brake (wasn't sure if they did that service but called anyway). Good thing I called,the brake band is on it's way to Tennessee to get relined for $25:eek:. I wish I had known this earlier and I would have sent it out with my clutch to save on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 It is refreshing to hear that there is a business in todays world that is not out to rape the customer. Tennessee clutch is such a company. They do a good (actually excellent) service and charge a fair price. They have been in business for a long time (I am not sure how long) and I am sure make a fair profit. On my visit to there shop they treated me well (very friendly) and did what I asked them to do quickly. On the engine paint question I did not use primer on my engine. It still looks good today after 40,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Anyone have a crank shaft for a 218 I think I might just replace mine (its worn bad in some spots on the main journals) It might be cheaper to just replace it that have it re conditioned,what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskies Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Anyone have a crank shaft for a 218 I think I might just replace mine (its worn bad in some spots on the main journals) It might be cheaper to just replace it that have it re conditioned,what do you think? If you are going to replace it, might as well get a 230 crank, rods, and flywheel and gain the cubes... Everything else is the same between the two engines. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alshere59 Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Hmm maybe an upgrade to a 230. Lets see any 230 cranks and rods out there? Something to consider. Edit: Ok a little late from what I see now. Should type faster. Edited October 14, 2010 by Alshere59 Just need to increase typing speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2010 (edited) Not much progress this weekend but I did get to paint my spare drive shaft. The boots on my old shaft were torn, its a good thing when I bought my 50 it came with an extra drive shaft with good boots . Extra drive shaft with new paint Old drive shaft boot Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) I received my relined emergency brake band from Tennessee Clutch today $32 including shipping. I'm very happy with the results. It sure beats the prices you see on ebay and from other vendors . Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Heck $32 practically beats the price of me doing it myself. Great deal. When I get further along with my 5spd install I fully intend to send them my clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 Heck $32 practically beats the price of me doing it myself. Great deal. When I get further along with my 5spd install I fully intend to send them my clutch. I highly recommend them, very reasonable and quick with the repairs/shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted October 20, 2010 Report Share Posted October 20, 2010 All the thanks go to Don for recommending them. That's where I'm gonna send my stuff when the time comes. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I decided to keep the engine a 218 and Chance (wayfarerstranger) had a spare 218 crank he is going to send me. Once I receive the crank shaft I will send everything over to the machine shop to get measured up . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 I received the crank from Chance today, MUCH better shape than the one I pulled out. Hopefully I can get everything over to the engine shop soon so I can continue the build . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted November 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 I finally had some time today to get everything over to the engine shop. Should have the parts back in a week or so. I will post pics of everything cleaned up when I get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) My wife went out shoe shopping this morning so I had time to do some work. I pulled the breaker plate out of the distributor cleaned the counter weights and lubed them up. I also replaced the points,installed new leads and painted it. It is so easy to adjust the points with it out of the car. Take a look at how bad my old leads were . I wish I took some before pics. Edited March 3, 2011 by aero3113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48ply1stcar Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 (edited) You have given me the encouragement to pull my engine and start the rebuild process. I bought my 48 on Palm Sunday 1968 and blew the engine on Sunday 7 days later. My friend and I installed a 52 flathead that I bought for $35. Although, it starts and run well the oily black exhaust and clouds of black smoke are a concern. Even if I don't change the rear end to a newer lower ratio, I think I'll still have a new driveshaft built so that I can have regular U-joints for easy maintenance. I have very cute pictures of my one-and-only grandson on my cars flickr page. Harold Swanson http://www.flickr.com/photos/swaniesplymouth/ Edited November 6, 2010 by 48ply1stcar I didn't add the flicker site or my name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted November 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Great pics! I'm sure your grandson will help pass the tools during your rebuild:D. Be sure to post pics of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Good lookin' dizzy! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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