Recent content by Magoo2

Does anyone make a synchro kit for stock 31 transmission? I’m rebuilding a spare transmission and would to add synchros if possible.

Checking the oil on my 31 CCPU today and I have a question. How far in should the dipstick be inserted? If you imagine the dipstick as a cotter pin with one short leg and one long leg, should the dipstick be inserted all the way to the ring on the end or only until the short leg touches the block?

I’ve been advised to retorqing the head bolts on my 31 CCPU. What is the recommended torque and procedure?

Other than operator error (which is a real possibility) what are the mechanical issues that would cause gear grinding while downshifting? Just got my 31 CCPU running. Whenever I come to a hill or turn that requires me to downshift I have to come to a complete stop and start off in first gear to...

I assume these drippy looking things on my windshield glass are the beginnings of delamination since they are not on the surface of either the inside or outside of the windshield glass. My question is, if it is delamination is it safety glass?its a 31 CCPU

Barkhamstead,Ct has a tractor supply. Not sure how far that is from you. I’m using their 00 grease seems to work fine. Warm it up before installing.

I’m in the process of aligning the front end of my 31 CCPU. I’m using a toe in gauge, basically a spring loaded bar that wedges between the tires. After positioning and zeroing the gauge, I pull the truck forward the gauge moves to a toe out reading at the lowest point then moves to a toe in...

I want to thank everyone for their input it was very helpful.

I am going to plastigauge .i accidentally attached a connecting rod pic. Should have been the rear main. For some reason I can’t attach a photo of it

I’m rebuilding one of the spare engines I have. The pictures show the three main bearings. I’ve never done this before and would appreciate any opinions as to the condition of these bearings. There were no shims installed on the mains. The crank looks good,no scoring. I’m trying to do this as...

I’m trying to rebuild an extra model a engine I have. Everything seems to be in pretty good shape except the main bearing caps. They appear pretty worn. There were no shims. Does anyone make pre babbitted caps I could purchase and then use something like Timesaver to work in the caps or do I...

I’m just second guessing myself. I rebuilt the oil pump and reinstalled it. And was thinking I really don’t know if the pump is working.

What is the easiest way to verify your oil pump is working properly? I don’t have an oil pressure gauge installed.

I inherited 4 model a engines. All in various stages of disassembly. I have no history on these engines. They are basically taking up space in my shop. I was thinking of taking various pieces off each of the engines and trying to make one running engine as a winter project. My main concern is...

I’ve got a 31 pickup I’m about to grease everything that has a grease fitting. I like the Lucas “red sticky grease”. Are there any compatibility issues with using that grease with grease that gas been in the car for 90 years?