Don Coatney Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 hour ago, dpollo said: I would be concerned that a connecting rod bearing is available -.040 for this engine. That is exactly why I suggest he have the machine shop source the bearings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted June 2, 2017 Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 7 hours ago, dpollo said: I would be concerned that a connecting rod bearing is available -.040 for this engine. I was thinking the same thing when I read the measurements but I checked Andy Bernbaums (oldmoparts.com) and they list up to 0.030 for mains and 0.040 for the rods. I read into that they are available in general up to 0.040 for the rod ends. I did Not do any further checking however. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdome Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) On 6/2/2017 at 3:52 PM, DJ194950 said: I was thinking the same thing when I read the measurements but I checked Andy Bernbaums (oldmoparts.com) and they list up to 0.030 for mains and 0.040 for the rods. I read into that they are available in general up to 0.040 for the rod ends. I did Not do any further checking however. DJ Do you have a micrometer or set of calipers available to you? A quick check would answer your question. But I would have to agree with Don the machine shop would know best and should be able to order the correct ones at a reasonable price. Edited June 4, 2017 by Silverdome missed a word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 .040" is not what I would use either.... .030" max for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 My motor's previous incarnation had .050" under rod journals. These very very tuff to find at the time, apparently. well, that crank did not last long, but there were other issues that were the culprit... Bell mouthed honing job on the rods and improper radii at the sides of the journals. When the crank was magged after disassembly, it was found to be cracked in several places. but yeah, have the machine shop get all the bearings... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarjack Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 4:45 PM, Merle Coggins said: Flathead engines don't use push rods. Push rods are used on overhead valve engines. They go between the cam tappets and the rocker arms to push the valves open. Connecting rods connect the crankshaft to the pistons. Exactly... This is why I scratched my head on the pushrod bearing reference. I was questioning the meaning and wanted to know what exactly he meant by it. The term "pushrod bearing" did not originate from me, just in case some folks have misread something here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithb7 Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 I call 'em connecting rod, big end bearings. Of course at opposite end of the small end bearing. Aka piston pin bearing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiccarjack Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 On 6/16/2017 at 9:03 PM, keithb7 said: I call 'em connecting rod, big end bearings. Of course at opposite end of the small end bearing. Aka piston pin bearing. Due to occasional 18+ hour work days, I can totally relate to this. Especially when your totally exhausted and can't find the right words! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fernando Mendes Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) I'm back! The engine's back from the machine shop and starting to reassemble! One thing I was able to get done easy, and was sweating it was the water distribution tube . I bought a cool tool that attaches to a slide hammer 1/2 " shaft. And pulled it right out both pieces! http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/online-parts-catalog Edited July 28, 2017 by 51Meadowbrook Added content 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) New wrist pins pressed in the piston rod. New rings for the Pistons, new cam bearings. Valve job , piston walls light hone. The head and engine resurfaced, new crank shaft bearings, new piston rod bearings. New oil pump, new water pump. New freeze plugs. All new gaskets. Edited July 29, 2017 by 51Meadowbrook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Piston assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2017 Plumbing installed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium_jon Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 4 hours ago, 51Meadowbrook said: New wrist pins pressed in the piston rod. New rings for the Pistons, new cam bearings. Valve job , piston walls light hone. The ad and engine resurfaced, new crank shaft bearings, new piston rod bearings. New oil pump, new water pump. New freeze plugs. All new gaskets. Sounds like you are doing it up right. Keep us posted on your progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worden18 Posted July 29, 2017 Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Looking good man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 Ok I'm having a senior moment trying to remember wher this goes ? I'm pretty sure it goes on either the front or rear seal on the outside of the engine judging from the rust on it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2017 I figured it out it's a clutch pan dust seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Starting to look like an engine !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Flip that picture upside down and people might think you copied Don C! Is it just the angle or is that a really tall waterpump?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 it is the lack of head and manifold and other parts not show that show this to look disproportional to size...an optical conclusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Just now, Plymouthy Adams said: it is the lack of head and manifold and other parts not show that show this to look disproportional to size...an optical conclusion yup the missing head it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Oil pump primed and installed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51Meadowbrook Posted July 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 Distributor installed and set to #1 position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medium_jon Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said: an optical conclusion I love optical delusions - "misunderstanding all you see" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Plymouthy Adams said: it is the lack of head and manifold and other parts not show that show this to look disproportional to size...an optical conclusion 38 minutes ago, medium_jon said: I love optical delusions - "misunderstanding all you see" I back off my original inclusion and will go with a exclusion on believing anything about the two above posters comments as my conclusion. There comments are delusional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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