Recent content by Bud Man

The Gano is designed with two screens - the first one the coolant reaches is essentially flat, with a 5/16” hole in its center that allows the coolant to continue its journey to the second cone-shaped screen when that first screen is becoming restricted. Eventually the rear screen clogs...

Been running her with a 50/50 mix, but planning to transition to water and Water Wetter when I do the flush. Know that eventually the Gano will catch all the debris that's left, but so far the amount captured shows no sign of stopping. Frustrating because I'm only getting maybe 10 miles in...

Have been running my newly rebuilt engine for several months now, and have had a Gano filter installed since it’s first start. The Gano is definitely doing its job, but clogs fairly quickly. When cleaning, a very small amount of the deposits are black scaly material, with the majority of the...

I’m 68.......the big seven 0 is closing fast! �� ��

I just installed the APCO gauge and the outlet with the probe mount and it works very well.

I purchased the Tractor Supply battery and it was exactly what I needed. I had a newly rebuilt motor that was tight, and the high cranking amps handled the load well. Great price, too.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Mr. Endy! 👍

Terry, Engine was converted to inserts, so the 1/2 bearings just roll up into the grooves machined into the block, and both are held in place by the rear main cap. Kurt, My finger tells me its very smooth, and the worn down side of the bearing itself appears relatively smooth as well, with...

Removed pan yesterday, and as expected, lots of fine bearing material in the very bottom. Removed rear main, and also as expected, the flywheel side bearing was worn, miking out at .216" (the other rear bearing was at .251", showing next to no wear). The worn bearing exhibited no serious...

I appreciate all the help. Planning to drop the pan today and will take a look. Very, very disappointing, to be sure. Thank you again! Bud

Had my 29 A motor completely rebuilt (stock specs except for inserts a 5.5 head) and I reinstalled it last month. Runs and drives well, with clutch and trans both smooth and positive. Discovered today that the crank end play is in the .035 - .040 range, way out of spec. Was fine tuning the...

Had the exact same thing happen to my '29. I already had one of those magnetic pickup tools that mount a small but powerful magnet on a flexible articulated shaft, and gave it a try. It easily followed the curvature of the flywheel housing and snagged both the broken nut and tab washer on the...

Re: Clamshell won’t close Earlier today, I installed two slightly thicker gaskets and that seems to have done the trip. If I detect any issues once it is running and driving, I will go the ratchet route to pull the axle in. I appreciate all the help! Bud

Re: Clamshell won’t close Tom, The bell is probably >3/32" off the inner cup - not bearing against it, but given the engine is squarely on its mounts and the rear end has not been R and R'ed, I am at a loss why there would be that gap, and I don't know where the adjustment to close it would...

Clamshell won’t close Dropped the engine in my ‘29 yesterday and all well. So this morning decided to button up the u-joint housing and no go. New felts installed, lightly greased, but if I try to attach the clamshell it’s a no go - doesn’t want to close. Engine sitting correctly on its...