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by aTinBend
Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?
Replies: 11
Views: 9905

Re: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?

Oops...missed those last two while I was writing, one more for removing, one more for running...

Thanks again for all the opinions.
by aTinBend
Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?
Replies: 11
Views: 9905

Re: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?

Double checked the valves, they appear to be of the newer style. They are not the original two piece design based on visual inspection using both the stem shape and the holes in the top method. Must have been replaced during the 1959 rebuild with the post 1926-7 style. I agree if the engine were in ...
by aTinBend
Tue Sep 10, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?
Replies: 11
Views: 9905

Camshaft Pitting- How much is too much?

1921 Center door sedan. Motor was last rebuilt 1959, but low miles since (<300 miles since) and stored with fresh oil for many years. Rest of car was recently restored. Motor had been running beautify. smooth idle, no weird noises, or vibration. Thus decision was made to leave motor alone other than...
by aTinBend
Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion Forum
Topic: Need help on 1926 hubs/drums on a rear floating hub install
Replies: 0
Views: 1640

Need help on 1926 hubs/drums on a rear floating hub install

I have previously installed floating hubs on a 1921 T, so I know what to do at the axle. What is the best method for separating the original 1926-7 style hub from the drum so I can install the floating hub. I know I need to somehow remove the tang in the drum and then I think I need to press out the...