project61 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Some of you may know about my 1932 speedster project. two threads tel lthe tale: http://forums.aaca.org/f230/32-buick-8-50-4-su-353115.htmlhttp://forums.aaca.org/f165/1932-speedster-custom-2012-great-race-319610.htmlI pulled the engine last week and it needs some work. Do any of you know if the later small block 8's internal parts can be worked into these early blocks? I'm thinking of the full insert bearings used from 1947, and if it's safe to bore to 3.0938 for later pistons (this block is already at 3.00, up from original 2.9375). Thanks, jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 I just had my 32 50 built and they in mopar conrod bearings in,the mains were fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project61 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks - I'd heard that those would work for con rods. Where did you get yours done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 i am a long way away ,in surrey bc canada ,found a retired machinist ,recommended by the old car centre,who buildes a lot of vintage motors.did you find speedo gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project61 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Thanks, Pacrat! I'll share this info with my machine shop (J and M, Southborough, MA). NO, so far no speedo gear, alas! Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 the gear on the end of the cable or the one in the gear box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project61 Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 The one on the cable. I have the internal gear on the transmission mainshaft, but just a capped off opening in the case and a cable hanging free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 let me know if any of this will help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
project61 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Yessir! I sent pvt msg with dtails, but I definitely think one of those cables with gear would do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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