Oil Pan Finds

[30DIRTY]

Took the pan off my new to me Model A and found these.... Could really use the help.[/ATTACH]

 

[Kurt in NJ]

piston expanders to spread the original split skirt pistons to make them fit tighter when worn ----there are many varietys, everyone had a better idea, cheaper etc.

 

[glenn in camino]

piston expanders to spread the original split skirt pistons to make them fit tighter when worn ----there are many varietys, everyone had a better idea, cheaper etc.

Could be.

 

[30DIRTY]

Thank you for your reply Kurt!!! I also found a piece of rear thrust bearing. Looks like I Have my work cut out for me. Do i need to run the skirt expanders? This is a photo of my car, I've had it 3 day now!

 

[Brentwood Bob]

I would like to suggest you discard the concrete blocks and invest in some hd stands. and welcome.
Bob

 

[Goldhardt]

Looks like you got some fun ahead of you. Enjoy it and be sure to post plenty of pictures as you go along!

 

[Mike V. Florida]

Also holding up the car by the bumper is not the safest either. We want you around to see the car drive.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

I see jack stands supporting the frame, but what is that round thing next to the front axle?

I've never seen that style piston skirt expander before, and since you found them in the pan you don't want to use them. I'd guess you'll be removing the pistons and doing some measuring, and removing the crank to check the babbit.

 

[30DIRTY]

I appreciate your concern for my safety, but the car is on four 3T jackstands. I was being a bit aggressive removing the front spring u-bolts and decided to put them there for backup!

 

[Jwilli]

Nice gas cap.

 

[George D]

Nice coupe! Mine looked just like that when I started on it four years ago. Have had lots of fun tinkering around and driving it, enjoy.

 

[JBill]

An amazing amount of progress in three days!

 

[Brentwood Bob]

I now see a jack stand, stands are good. I couldn't see any initially. Concrete blocks are verboten.
Bob

 

[30DIRTY]

Thank for all the encouragement. I will keep you all posted!

 

[ericr]

piston expanders to spread the original split skirt pistons to make them fit tighter when worn ----there are many varietys, everyone had a better idea, cheaper etc.

was another name for those "monkey glands"?