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Reverse lockout ? JIMI

302 chevy pistons are 4 inch bore and same stroke as a 283 , you will have to make sure they are flat-top and not domed JIMI

I've heard of it being used on hot-rod engines back in the day. The idea was that after you braze the main saddle and bored it over crank size , the brazed spots can be tinned with babbitt. No peening needed because the brass will accept babbitt ,and become one with the block . I might give it a...

I'm gonna be there sun to wed JIMI

I have a model A block , with lightened and trimmed 1956 354 hemi pistons in it , and they are installed with the front marks facing the rear of the block.. JIMI

I'll be there from Terre Haute JIMI

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Hello, I have a line-bore machine , but need the jig used to align the boring bar in newly poured babbitt in the mains in Model A and B Fords, the machine that I have is a Serv-Equip {looks like a van-norman LB3200} I think the alignment jigs from a Tobin-Arp machine will work .These jigs fit...

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Hello, I have a line-bore machine , but need the jig used to align the boring bar in newly poured babbitt in the mains in Model A and B Fords, the machine that I have is a Serv-Equip {looks like a van-norman LB3200} I think the alignment jigs from a Tobin-Arp machine will work .These jigs fit...

Check your valve settings JIMI

The machine that I have is a Serv-Equip , it looks and sets up like a Van Norman CB3200 , it has a 1 1/2 inch , and a 3/4 inch bar.I will be watching for a set of alignment jigs off of any machine , but doubtful on finding a set. I will probably have to make a set... Yesterday I indicated the...

Hello' I am building a new engine block to put in my car,and I would like to use inserts. I've been laid off from my job ,and won't be called back till the end of aug... so the cost of a babbitt re-pour is out of the question.What I need to know is if when I remove the old babbitt , is the block...

Hello' Not model A ....But a ford ...I have a 1937 ford 1 1/2 ton with mechanical brakes, that I used old NOS ford seals in about 15 years ago. When I had the rear drums off this spring , everything was good and dry after 30,000 miles. The seals that I used were leather ,and I soaked them in...