Hubert_25-25 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Mark, Kevin Roner sent me a piece of screen which was exactly what I needed. Larry DiBarry told me to use 50/50 solder and the solder flowed well. I bought this big roll off ebay (the smallest roll I could find). I can put a piece of this solder in an envelope to you if you need it. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kikta Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 Ok great Hugh I don’t have any 50/50 solder. Did you use a small torch or large soldering iron? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Used a torch, but keep the flame directed at the edge and away from the center of the screen. It can burn a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kikta Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hugh, do you remember what mesh you used? I'm thinking the 30x30 mesh with 0.021 opening and wire diameter of 0.012 wire dia would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Mark, The mesh I have is made from .005 brass wire. It is 32 x38 wires per inch. The mesh size opening looks like .021 x .021. Strange that I can't seem to find a mesh like this. I think what you have found would work well. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Question on the stuck engine. Does the crankshaft rock at all? even just a tiny bit? The amount of wiggle can help determine what is seized. I don't know what drives your camshaft, but the mid 20's and up Buick used a fibre timing gear and if the cam shaft, lifters or a valve are stuck, often the cam gear dies in the process of freeing up the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kikta Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 After checking to ensure my water pump was free, I tried to rotate the crank, It was difficult but I did turn it maybe 1/8 of a turn and I believe the camehaft turned just a bit, maybe 1/8 of an inch. It seemed to get stiffer so I stopped. Valves and rockers are free. After disconnecting the rod end cap on #1 cylinder, I was able to move the piston 1/4 inch or more with a couple light taps using a piece of wood and hammer. I’m considering trying to move each cylinder just a bit. I’ve been soaking lifters and pistons now for a month or more. mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Work on the pistons until they glide in the bores. It sounds like a lot of rust or dirt is stopping things. Is the cam frozen? Is the transmission or clutch seized? Edited January 13, 2019 by JFranklin (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kikta Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Don’t know about transmission yet. Working my way that way. All I know is that it is neutral, because the car will roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterpainter Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Sounds like a good Idea to move the pistons individually to find the tight ones and give them attention. Usually it will be the pistons on the upstroke or associated with cylinders with open valves that will be more stubborn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Mark Kikta said: After checking to ensure my water pump was free, I tried to rotate the crank, It was difficult but I did turn it maybe 1/8 of a turn and I believe the camehaft turned just a bit, maybe 1/8 of an inch. It seemed to get stiffer so I stopped. Valves and rockers are free. After disconnecting the rod end cap on #1 cylinder, I was able to move the piston 1/4 inch or more with a couple light taps using a piece of wood and hammer. I’m considering trying to move each cylinder just a bit. I’ve been soaking lifters and pistons now for a month or more. mark Don't know why the lifters should be stuck, just take them out and look at them. They are not much harder to take out than spark plugs. I really doubt they are stuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kikta Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Hugh, I was surprised to see how much different the wrist pin bolt arrangement had changed from the 1922 pictured here and your 1925. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert_25-25 Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Mark, That is really interesting to see the change in design. So many changes in these early year cars. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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