1934 50 series main bearings
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It looks like Kanter only supplies bearings for 1934 40 series. Are there suppliers for 50 series?
Mike Martin Stanwood WA |
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Mike,
I know that Erik Barrett in CA may have done it. I suggest you give him a call or email him bcanumber99@... -- Mark Shaw |
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Michael Griva <fgvineyard@...>
Mark, hope all is well with everyone in your family. Is there anything I can help you with on main bearings?
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Michael Griva On Apr 19, 2020, at 4:57 PM, Mark Shaw <durcodude@...> wrote:
-- Michael Griva Franscioni Griva Corp Greenfield CA USA |
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It turns that I had enough shims to get my clearance down to .001-.002. Originally, I thought the mains were babbitted, so I took the engine all the way down to get babbit poured. I buttoned up the bottom end and just yesterday got sitting back in the car.
-- Mike Martin Stanwood WA USA |
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It turns that I had enough shims to get my clearance down to .001-.002. Originally, I thought the mains were babbitted, so I took the engine all the way down to get babbit poured. I buttoned up the bottom end and just yesterday got sitting back in the car. I still have a lot to do, but it looks like we all have time for our projects.
I am concerned about the fuel pump. It is original and I am afraid the alcohol may have gotten to the diaphragm. Du you know anyone supplying rebuild kits? MIke -- Mike Martin Stanwood WA USA |
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FredR
Mike,
0.001 clearance on the rods is too tight on the rods. I remember John Gertskemper sitting at the side of the road waiting for his newly rebuilt engine to cool down. He said he had set the clearance at 0.001. 0.002 is z better choice.
If you do not change them watch your temperature gauge when you start driving it.
Fred Rawling
Bellflower, Ca
From: PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io <PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io> on behalf of Mike Martin <mgmcbm@...>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 5:03 AM To: PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io <PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io>; PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io <PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io> Subject: Re: [PBR] 1934 50 series main bearings It turns that I had enough shims to get my clearance down to .001-.002. Originally, I thought the mains were babbitted, so I took the engine all the way down to get babbit poured. I buttoned up the bottom end and just yesterday got sitting back in the
car. I still have a lot to do, but it looks like we all have time for our projects.
I am concerned about the fuel pump. It is original and I am afraid the alcohol may have gotten to the diaphragm. Du you know anyone supplying rebuild kits? MIke -- Mike Martin Stanwood WA USA -- Fred Rawling Bellflower CA USA |
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FredR
Antique auto parts cellar is where I bought the fuel pump rebuild kit about 5 years ago. The new name is Then and Now automotive .
From: PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io <PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io> on behalf of Mike Martin <mgmcbm@...>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020 5:03 AM To: PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io <PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io>; PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io <PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io> Subject: Re: [PBR] 1934 50 series main bearings It turns that I had enough shims to get my clearance down to .001-.002. Originally, I thought the mains were babbitted, so I took the engine all the way down to get babbit poured. I buttoned up the bottom end and just yesterday got sitting back in the
car. I still have a lot to do, but it looks like we all have time for our projects.
I am concerned about the fuel pump. It is original and I am afraid the alcohol may have gotten to the diaphragm. Du you know anyone supplying rebuild kits? MIke -- Mike Martin Stanwood WA USA -- Fred Rawling Bellflower CA USA |
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Michael, Thanks, but no. That message was for Mike Martin. Mark
From: PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io [mailto:PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io] On Behalf Of Michael Griva
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 8:36 PM To: PBR@brassbuicks.groups.io Subject: Re: [PBR] 1934 50 series main bearings
Mark, hope all is well with everyone in your family. Is there anything I can help you with on main bearings? Michael Griva
On Apr 19, 2020, at 4:57 PM, Mark Shaw <durcodude@...> wrote:
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Glad to hear you’re making progress… Mark
From: PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io [mailto:PBR@BrassBuicks.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike Martin
It turns that I had enough shims to get my clearance down to .001-.002. Originally, I thought the mains were babbitted, so I took the engine all the way down to get babbit poured. I buttoned up the bottom end and just yesterday got sitting back in the car. I still have a lot to do, but it looks like we all have time for our projects. -- Mark Shaw |
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I didn't touch the rods. They were inserted a long time ago. I only checked the mains.
I opened up the fuel pump and the fuel side diaphragm is still good. Mike -- Mike Martin Stanwood WA USA |
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