Recent content by frank-k

Thanks Bob! I will let you know if I need more.

Any well lit pictures of the engine bay. Motor mounts, oil filter Carb linkage etc. I think I remember or can figure everything out, but a picture of something I forgot could be a big help. Thanks for the reply!

Hello all, I am looking for some good pictures of a stock 53 special straight 8 and the engine bay. It has been a long time since I pulled the engine and all of the pictures are somewhere in the "cloud" I cannot find them. The engine is 90% reassembled and ready to go back in. The transmission...

Thanks for the information Bob. It makes thing much clearer.

Thanks, I just saw your reply!

The straight 8 is finally out of Covid jail and we trying to get back on the reassembly. The engine is a 53 with solid/mechanical lifters and a manual transmission. The rocker adjusters are severely worn and need to be replaced. The existing adjusters have the holes for oiling and all I can find...

I am looking for the adjusters, not the rocker arms.

I am looking for a little info on the rocker arm adjusting balls. Some of mine are severely worn and need to be replaced. The original have the oil holes. The replacements do not. Can anyone direct me to a source for the correct ones?

Oh, Oh, and yes, I do have a manual!

Hi Ben, I did not see your reply! Good for you man! I sent mine down the road to a local shop. He found a few more issues and I am working on gathering up all the parts for him. The one thing I cannot find is any replacement parts for the torque ball. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks Ben, Did you do the rebuild yourself, or send it out? Or did you just replace the drum? I thought I was going to be able to get it back on the road for spring. The car and engine are under lock down at the school. I had the custodian put the transmission outside so I could stop by and...

The assembly is on hold right now. We are under stay at home...like most of the country. I was able to pick up the transmission and bring it home. It looks like another project. I can't believe this car actually ran and drove...

Can anyone lead me to a parts source for rebuilding a 1953 3 speed manual? I pulled the cover and the front gear cup drum (if I am using the correct term) is floating. the retaining clip is missing and I found remnants in the case. I have not torn down the transmission.

I am putting the engine back together and I am trying to get the paint colors close to correct. All the tin, valve cover etc are currently black. Is that correct? It does not appear as though they were ever repainted. The timing chain cover has no paint and very little rust. Were they plated? Or...

I am picking up the short block from the machine shop tomorrow night. I will post some pics, and some more after we finish putting everything back together. I probably won't get to drive it until spring. Snow will be flying soon.