Greg51T&CWagon

When I was searching for mine I used a search engine that searches all of craigslist-nationwide. I located 3 engines this way over a period of a couple months. I got the closest one. https://www.searchcraigslist.net/

George Asche 814-354-2621 The linkage he makes is a nice set up. I don't have one but he showed me one in his shop.

Mine appears to have a different core in that tube, it 'looks' like it is a press and turn to release the core spring etc in mine. I believe the tube is fixed. I used a parts cleaner to run a bunch of cleaner through the tube to flush it.

Yep I've been staring at the bushing tool you bought for a few weeks. Note the graphite seal instructions says to test with no more than 14 PSI. didn't see the psi mentioned on the Miller part instruction sheet.

Miller made a tool to check a fluid drive for leaks. It requires draining, filling it with air and submerging it in water. #C-668. It is a threaded fitting for an air hose.

I'm rebuilding a later one, an E9a1. I am rebuilding one that was rebuilt by a rebuilder years ago and sat on a shelf. I don't trust their rebuild. I'll be following this thread. It's very interesting.

If you're holding your tongue how do you hold the two screwdrivers? Seriously, I'm about to embark on a BB rebuild and this stuff really helps. Thanks.

An odd one that I've experienced. make sure the distributor is snug if you messed with the timing on that tuneup. I've had one slowly, a little at a time, creep out of time b/c it had not been tightened down correctly.

Sniper is right. Yes, look for another guy, the patterning and layout of the seat is no big deal for an upholsterer. Look for the Sailrite videos on youtube of how to cover a bench seat to see the process. It's not like a modern bucket seat. A big pleated rectangle with a couple curved pieces on the end etc. Your old seat cover is the pattern.

Have not done it in this application, but sticking/wedging big washers into the spring to lengthen it then wrap it in a piece of tape so they don't pop out at the wrong moment, install spring then remove tape and washers.

how about going with a larger diameter for the single pipe?

Those little notes you slip in the baggie, never use a ballpoint pen or marker, always use a pencil or crayon. inks fade and surprisingly quickly at that. I have several blank tags on the wiring harness I'm duplicating that are only a year old. I also own a Dennis Hopper self portrait-He was also an accomplished photographer, that his signature faded away to nothing b/c he signed it with ballpoint. Moral of story- PENCIL.

Found this aftermarket filter canister. It's new old stock. Has a typical paper and metal filter inside a cotton sock. I should be able to make this work. Has a cool look.

while you're at it, If you're having your generator rebuilt, send along that regulator as well so they can clean it up and set it up with your generator.

Well something I should also have checked was-did the block have the needed mounting pad for this oil filter canister? It does not, so useless for the new motor. Oh well, only out the time it took to clean it up. I had better luck sorting a clock for the dash. The wagon had a delete plate instead. Found a clean non functioning one on Ebay and took it apart, cleaned and lubed it. Found the magnet's windings were disconnected and fixed that with some soldering, It should work fine now.

Thanks, That's something I guess, if i had known, I should have asked George about while he was rebuilding it. Where are the plugs? easily accessible? ie can I just remove the oil pan to check?

Thanks, That's a very clever adaptation. Regarding seat of the pants oiling, This industrial engine didn't even have a dipstick. So it isn't in the canister that full flow etc is determined- make sense of course.

Didn't get a reply to this so thought i'd post a pic of the canister to see if that would elicit any responses. Which filter are folks using in this? and is this a full flow canister or bypass? Searching the site i didn't find a clear answer. It says "Type 805" on the base. Thanks for your help, Greg

I'm moving the oil filter set up from the 251 to the 265 (it was unfiltered). The filter cartridge that was in it is a Purolator P82. I want to double check with folks, does that sound like the right filter or a make do the PO used ? I can't find previous mention of the P82 on the forum. Thanks greg PS still no takers on the free short block. DM if interested.

Went yesterday. Walked more than I have in a while, hobbling around today but it was worth it. Said hello to Rich Hartung. Didn't find anything on my list but that's okay, had a great time. Bought a set of wide white tires for my station wagon, some weather stripping and windlace etc. Coker didn't have my tire size on hand so they're shipping them to me for free which was cool. Temptations: A gorgeous early Norton motorcycle, an Isetta cabriolet, a chrysler woody convertible project....

The 251 engine (short block w/pan) is still available for free. It should be available for pickup in the Philly suburbs sometime this week or early next. Someone had claimed it but appears to have moved on. So it's available again. Please DM to make arrangements. I'd rather not scrap it.

James, I left those with George Asche. I bet they are still laying around up there. You might check with him. I have too much "stuff" as it is so didn't want to bring them home. Greg

So finally getting back to the wagon after a long hiatus. It is getting the rebuilt engine swapped in this week. I've started making a replacement seat cover for the front seat by making a pattern test version, I want it to be sorted perfectly before I use the good stuff from SMS. I'm using a new toy- A new Sailrite walking foot sewing machine which I've wanted for a LONG time. it works great and makes it so much easier. So today's question, radial wide white tires. I'm assuming there will be vendors at Hershey that will have them on hand. Has anyone noticed if there is any advantage to picking them up there? is the price better? The car now has 205 70R15s in front and 205 75R15s in back. I'm a bit of a tire neophyte, Not sure what the advantage to running two sizes? I haven't been to Hershey in maybe 15 years? looking forward to it.

Oh well, so not that simple. Keep us posted on what they find.

You're aware overdrive, when engaged, locks out reverse? -assuming you have an R10 B&W.