NickPickToo Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Sam Buchanan said: If the screen is hard to source just put a filter ahead of the pump. May do this anyway ? Dad's tractor has two bowls, one is a filter and one is the pump and its a good look. I just have to figure out how to make it look like the original engineers would have wanted it there but were told to take it out to keep the cost down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Buchanan Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Cutting a new screen is always an option: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecId=734&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2575&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhebrj8jt5QIVBpyzCh2bWAA0EAQYAyABEgKRAPD_BwE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 So when the parts show up and you wonder should I put this on the car or send it to a museum...and I really wanted a silver and black theme, but should I really paint this baby... Thank you Mr. H (Desoto1939) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Buchanan Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 (edited) Install it as-is........you can make the painting decision after you live with the running car for awhile.....save the decal until after the final choice. Nice early Christmas. Edited November 18, 2019 by Sam Buchanan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 the original part number of the element was 1821 552. Any tips on other elements pn# that fit this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted November 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Sam Buchanan said: Install it as-is........you can make the painting decision after you live with the running car for awhile.....save the decal until after the final choice. Nice early Christmas. Dad says that's what he told Mom when we moved into our house. He says she wanted to paint the whole house at first but after living in it for a year, we only painted the kitchen and the master bath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Take the canister to Napa and try a 1010 or 1080 filter. I think there is one more maybe 1071 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 Please don't paint the oil cannister......it really does look good with the contrasting Ivory and fire plug red against the silver block. Dirty but you can see the effect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Frank Elder said: Please don't paint the oil cannister......it really does look good with the contrasting Ivory and fire plug red against the silver block. Dirty but you can see the effect. I'm convinced. It stays as is. Sam, I fabricated a manifold block with 18 gage mild steel using the gasket as a template Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Buchanan Posted November 19, 2019 Report Share Posted November 19, 2019 1 hour ago, NickPickToo said: Sam, I fabricated a manifold block with 18 gage mild steel using the gasket as a template Looks good, should work nicely. You can try a fit-up with the plate and gasket, maybe the manifold holes will slide over the studs ok. Mine didn't so I had to eliminate the gasket and instead use a liberal coat of red RTV on the exhaust manifold. Once the two manifolds are cinched up you should have a tight fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom'sB2B Posted November 20, 2019 Report Share Posted November 20, 2019 This may or may not help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 It looks like an eggs shell. 2k polyester primer waiting to be rubbed down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 It looks pretty good in the photo. Now's the time to make sure it's perfect. Problems show really well when the paint goes on. lol 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted November 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 At this point it's difficult not to equate perfect with drivable, but I hear you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 1 minute ago, NickPickToo said: At this point it's difficult not to equate perfect with drivable, but I hear you sir. You have worked so hard and are just getting to the fun part....Make it perfect FOR YOU... I have been at it for nearly 3 years and mine is still "ugly" but it has character and I love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Little dents and dings don't take a lot of work or money to fix but will really show in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneto-55 Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 Here's a hint from my brother, who was a professional painter, eventually painting jet liners (even the royal jet for a Middle East king): After you think your surface work is finished, and primer has been wet sanded, shoot it with a clear. The shininess will allow you to see the really small imperfections you cannot feel (mostly small scratches from sanding, or very small dimples, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 The scripts are looking good, but the emblem was pocked up bad. It's given me a chance to experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted December 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Okay, experiment didn't work out well. Taking the emblem back to metal ? I'll spare the the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted December 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Ha. Look what mom brought home today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 to bad you are forbidden to eat that until the car project is finished! ? dj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted December 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 4 hours ago, DJ194950 said: to bad you are forbidden to eat that until the car project is finished! ? dj Eat it? That's the new hood ornament! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Looks like chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickPickToo Posted December 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Look what we brought home this evening. Thanks again to Adams Engines in Howell, MI. Mr. Adams (Mark) learned how to work on engines on the factory floor. It's been resurfaced, rehoned, reground and resealed. New pistons, valves and bearings. Only a few new valve seats because some were in good shape. New oil pump, gaskets and head bolts. Almost tempted to lock in that patina with some clear coat, but only almost. Cant wait to see this with new paint. Plan to work on this with Dad and my older brother who will be back from college over the holiday break and we may get to hear this engine purr before Christmas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 This is AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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