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30-03-08, 20:49
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just got back from pulling the heads on both sides. What was beneath was a lot of carbon, some rust and some valves were really crudded up. I cleaned the head and block, piston heads and the smooth (now) faces of the head and block. Some of the studs came out, others the nuts undid. I'm not 100% sure the reason. Hopefully I'll be able to get them back properly. The gaskets are complete but pretty messed up. I'm looking for new ones right now. I ran the starter and the valves seem to be opening/closing now. I need some sort of tool though to turn the crank by hand so that I can get each valve to move up. Any suggestions? Also, any specific suggestions on gaskets?
TIA Cameron
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30-03-08, 20:57
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30-03-08, 21:14
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so if I understand you Alex I can measure the ID of the hand crank pulley and create a rod with a pin which is drilled thru the rod like a T. This slips into the crankshaft.
I think we can fashion up something like that. Cameron
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30-03-08, 21:26
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How 'Bout This?
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Cameron, Here is what they look like, with my scale next to it. This end is pushed into the crankshaft end, then stout men rotate it - be careful - as the Ford motors have been known to spring to life robustly! Stewart
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30-03-08, 21:32
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perfect. I'll fab one of those tomorrow. I also plan on calling Mac's tomorrow and getting some ignition parts. Would mac's not have the head gaskets? If not, how do I get in touch with Bob in Ottawa?
Cameron
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30-03-08, 21:53
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Special Gaskets
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I am pretty sure that Bob only has the valve cover gaskets for the sidevalve Ford engines.  I think he lurks on this site - but he is sleepy now - still hibernating I think. Could one of the Ottawa Rotters poke him with a stick to see if he has come out of his cave yet this year? I will PM you about that radiator cap - how are you set for a Mk2 dash? Stewart
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13-04-08, 09:43
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a SITREP
Our carrier ran again today after minor surgery. There was one broken valve guide, which showed evidence that it has been like it for a while: (I had a feeling it was only running on 7) and two stuck intake valves.
It will run through town on ANZAC day next week, first time for 3 years. Hope the Mk II project is progressing, Piper Rob
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30-03-08, 21:16
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Parts
Cameron,
The friendly folks at Mac's Antique Auto parts in Lockport, NY will have the stuff you need, or you may try the folks at Dennis Carpenter in the deep South. I heartilly recommend getting a modern cylindrical coil on that flatty. I remember a battery charger melting the repro coil on the distributor for 90 bucks - then I got an adaptor to use the $13 one availible at TSC. As far as I know only Bob Carriere in Ottawa has valve cover gaskets for your Universal Carrier motor. Stewart
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