1937 model 74 blowing the blues

[Seth Swoboda]

Hey,

What a goose I am. Its a 17 stud.

I would be inclined to get rid of the 60 horse and replace it with a 221, 85 hp engine. The 60 hp engine is just too whimpy for me.

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

How did you bend a valve doing a compression test??

The piece that you screw into the head had a too longer screw in part. Frustrating as I looked at it and thought that could hit a valve, did the first one fine and then absolutely stupidly screwed the next one in further against my better judgement. I'm devastated at my moment of stupidity but thats what happens when someone that doest know much about engines, plays with them.

Big lesson learnt.

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

I would be inclined to get rid of the 60 horse and replace it with a 221, 85 hp engine. The 60 hp engine is just too whimpy for me.

Yeah Seth, I had someone else say the same. I'm in Australia and a transplant isn't just that easy to source plus I am trying to keep it strictly original.

 

[BobR35]

yes sir, that MMO is a mystery and thus the name! Great stuff fot sure...

 

[40cpe]

Y I'm in Australia .

I didn't pick up on the accent

Welcome to the Ford Barn and Ford V8s

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

I didn't pick up on the accent

Welcome to the Ford Barn and Ford V8s

Thanks man.

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

Sooo the motor is not in great condition and I'm needing to source o/s pistons for the 17 stud. Any idea where to find these in the US?

 

[38 coupe]

My first tactic for finding less common Ford parts is to look up the Ford part numbers in a manual, then start searching the internet. Keep an eye on that auction site too, a surprising amount of stuff is being listed as parts stashes are being moved on by the next generation these days.

 

[deuce lover]

I'm new to engines but if it was the valves wouldn't there be a tonne of smoke on start up? and wet spark-plugs? Theres no smoke on start up, and dry plugs.
When the manifold was taken off we checked for stuck valves and got them all looking good (there were two stuck).

Smoke on start up to me means its guides.

 

[Rodrelic]

I have some oddball (since I don’t have any 60’s) valves, if I knew the overall length maybe that’s what they are. Longer than my 21 stud mushrooms. Can have them if fit

 

[deuce lover]

There is a regional Ford V8 Club in Queenslqnd ,Australia.They are quite active and I'm sure could help you out.

I just sent you a PM with their contact info.

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

My first tactic for finding less common Ford parts is to look up the Ford part numbers in a manual, then start searching the internet. Keep an eye on that auction site too, a surprising amount of stuff is being listed as parts stashes are being moved on by the next generation these days.

This is good sound advice. I'm on it. and thanks.

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

Smoke on start up to me means its guides.

It wasnt on start up. It was after running for a bit and even worse when going up a hill. The inside of the motor is a mess. Def needing a rebuild.

 

[Dameon Hubbard]

There is a regional Ford V8 Club in Queenslqnd ,Australia.They are quite active and I'm sure could help you out.

I just sent you a PM with their contact info.

Hey Deuce lover, yes, I received that and emailed Max straight away. The wider I throw the net, the better the chance of catching something. Thanks for your help.