Radiator shell issue

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Gus

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Hi all, I have an issue with my 29 Tudor radiator shell. Could someone please do me a favour and measure the distance as illustrated in the pic? (or a similar measurement that might help me?) My shell has had a repair to the lower face (the face with the crank hole), and I suspect it is now 'shorter' than it should be. The hole doesn't line up with the crank guide or the crank nut.

I have just bought a second-hand replacement shell but found it has had the same repair and is too short too!! I want to get to the bottom of this before I re-repair!

Finally, my crank handle needs to be inserted through the shell hole one side before the other, ie it won't pass straight through. Is this normal?


Thanks

Gus
 

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My original 29 shell measures 21-1/4 inches from the center of the crank hole to the widow's peak. Your crank hole should line up with your crank guide and nut. BTW, it looks like you have a 28 shell, not a 29. At least that's what that crank hole looks like, though the photo is a little vague because of the reflection. What size are the holes for the light conduits?
 
Thanks Guys, solved. My shell is a little less than a quarter inch short. Now to decide if I should repair or replace i guess. I hear the repro ones aren't too good?

You are right 700. I have a 28 shell. I found the shell description in the JS and my car is 'probably' an early 29. It is a Canadian built import to New Zealand and has a mix of 28/29 parts and features. Thanks for your help.

Gus
 

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Gus, the shell that you have is a '28 and used into March '29. It was changed when the headlights were changed to the "Twolight" head lamps and the holes for the conduits were increased in diameter from 13/16" to 15/16".
 
GUS ....................
Your problem could be in your front motor mount. It might be a little too low or high.
MIKE :)
 
Thanks Mike/Gary, I considered the motor mount but the crank nut is aligned well with the guide. My shell is the issue it seems. I wish people would repair things correctly the first time!

Great car Gary.

Gus
 
Sometimes,a broken cross member would be reinforced by welding a 1/4" plate on top of CM but this would raise the crank guide the same amount & make cranking difficult.
 
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