Connecting Rods

Wisconsinjimmy

Wisconsinjimmy

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Has anyone used the inserted connecting rods that Snyders sells, I am leaning towards an overhaul and think this is the most economical and cost effective way to go.
 
From what I am gathering is there is no one in my area that does the babbiting so I am looking at the inserted rods and hopefully I can use my crank if it is within spec. I am the type that rebuilds my own engines.
 
Jimmy
The rods and Babbitt cost more than the gaskets. Sorry I couldn't resist ,
I would say your car probably needs a thorough mechanical rebuild
Larry
 
What did I miss here, to go from distributor won't turn to, it needs a full rebuild in just a couple of hours? Inquiring minds want to know. Rod
 
Chuckle))))))) You missed nothing I am trying to come to terms with my wallet and looking at the options, I have the Dizzy soaking and a couple wedges under it to help it pop up if I can fix this with out pulling the head great, if I have to pull the head then a rebuild is in order but do I want to do this as shipping an engine is no small change these days even if I hauled it myself the darn gas would put me in the poor house. If it comes down to an engine rebuild then the car is going to the sell block. All I wanted to do was get it running and drive it. Well let me see what tomorrow brings. Thanks guys
 
Just checking. Did the the cam gear turn when you put the timing pin in and turned the engine over with the crank? I guesse I like to do things one step at a time before assuming the worse. Rod
 
Rowdy said:
Just checking. Did the the cam gear turn when you put the timing pin in and turned the engine over with the crank? I guesse I like to do things one step at a time before assuming the worse. Rod
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I will get to that stage on Saturday, I will make a trip out to the old mans first and see what engines and or dizzies he has lying around just maybe I might get lucky.:o
 
Dave just south of Jordan, MN does inserted engines, and would be the closest to you.
Metalcrafters in Steven's Point, WI does babbit engines.
 
I would just like to know how a set of inserted rods can be less expensive at 650$ when a set of re-babbitted rods are about 250? Inserted rods won't accept a crank that is out of round or tapered nearly as well as babbitt. You need to research prices and mechanics better. Rebuilding your own motors may work fine when it is a SB Ford or Chevy with modern tech and parts availibility but, these motors are different. You cannot even install inserts without machine work to the block.
 
I can't tell you how many times I have found Model A's that had the engine done years before. But the rest of the car was in pieces. It takes a lot of effort and money to restore a car. A lot of people are not up to the task.
If I was you I would get the car ruining and drivable then go from there.
 
For what it's worth, keep an eye out for a running take out motor that someone took out and replaced with either a rebuilt stock or hot rod motor. You may be able to hear it run before purchasing it. Craig's List comes to mind or hear on the swap section. This would let you drive the car for very little money untill you decide what to do. Just another option. Good luck but more importantly, have fun!
 
Hey guys thank you for the words of wisdom, I am just trolling for ideas as I read about these insert rods and how well they work. So far the only money spent was for points and plugs a wiring harness, fuel shut off, site bowl gasket and filter and a top oh floor boards.
 
Along with what Tim Kelley offered, I sold a rolling chassis to a fellow that had big dreams for a 10-12 replica T model. After 4 months and 5500$ he has a complete chassis with a nice motor and transmission that he just started and a fiberglass 23 T body that will never look right and will get him a lot of laughs at it. During this time, I bought a running, driving 21 T roadster ready for touring for 6500$ with a title.

Takes lots of money to build a car from a pile of parts.
 
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