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1932 Dual wheeled truck transmission numbers.C18BBGF---1523.what do they mean please.Also where would I find the chassis number.Thanks.

Perhaps if you try shorting out plug leads one at a time in turn may indicate which cylinder is noisy.Cheers

I agree with others.Sounds like rod big end bearing.

We had problems recently with very rough idle.Turned out there was a tiny hole corroded between one of the cast iron intake manifold throats and the exhaust heat riser. Quite hard to find but another manifold fixed it.Cheers.

Try shorting the spark on that cylinder while idling and hear if the noise changes.Cheers

I have had a much better result using the graphite type seal.Cheers

I go with Graeme. Some Canadian engines had insert bearings.They were very thick shells and are now hard to find.The rods were big bore and I think would take floaters as compared to the smaller bore 8BA rods. Both cranks the same size.Cheers, Geoff

Very informative Phil.Sounds like you have put in the hard yards with the engine.Better than new. Cheers

Good one Phil.Looks like a nice staight coupe.Cheers

Have you got the little bracket between the top starter bolt and a sump bolt.Absence of same can cause the starter to get slightly out of line and jam. Cheers

Hi Phil,That sounds an interesting purchase.We had one years ago for quite some time.I always understood they came with a 3.54 diff. Mine certainly did but also owned a high mileage Mercury sedan that had a 3.78 which could have easily have been replaced along the way through wear.Was also told...

Hi Phil.Have just got my 81A engine running in the '38 and used a graphite seal and doesn't leak at all over quite a few miles.It is a square section rope of 9mm and impregnated with graphite.Comes with a cut off knife and guage.Best one yet for me.Cheers.

I have a feeling the 42 had the fuel filler on the opposite side to later versions and did not have the reinforcing strip around the door window glass.Cheers.

Very popular in N.Z. For use on Model As of which there are a lot still in use here. Cheers.

I agree Bryn.Excellent job reasonable prices at Elite Wheels 329 0900.Cheers