alsfarms Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 George, Did you coax the solvent into the stud fits with a bit of heat? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, alsfarms said: George, Did you coax the solvent into the stud fits with a bit of heat? Al No, because acetone is VERY flammable. An induction heater as mentioned in other threads recently would be a great tool for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 This is a really neat car! I was just reading about the crack engineering team of Zender, Skelton and Beer, who created the Chrysler 70 and I discovered that prior to Chrysler they were at Studebaker. While there they decided that a good test for any engine should be, that it be able to run for 50 hours at full load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) What was their next project after the Chrysler 70? Edited February 3, 2022 by alsfarms spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 surprisingly, we didnt break anything. This screwdriver head removal method is not ideal as it can damage the mating surfaces. But, sometimes you dont have much choice. We use this method on our lincolns, sometimes it takes days. With lincolns, you cant pull straight up since its a v-8 engine. I suppose I could have done the spark plug/eye bolt/hoist method on this car instead. Fortunately, there was minimal damage from all the levers we used. I dont want to rebuild the engine. It is 100 years old but it is very low mileage and runs pretty darn well. I just wanted to clean up the valves and replace the gaskets. The main issue with the running is the original spark plug wires and the leaky water pump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 How many miles on the Stude? You probably will be blessed when you get a new core in the radiator, especially, if you take the time with the head off to thoroughly clean and flush out the water galleys. How much ridge did you find in your cylinders? Did you see any weak places in your head gasket that would be an indicator of a head that is warped? Share your update pictures with us. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 the studebaker has about 33,000 miles. it was parked in 1932 and stored until modern time and has had about 4k miles added. the cylinders have absolutely no ridge whatsoever. I was surprised. The bores are perfect. The head gasket was not leaking, I just wanted to clean it and do a valve job. I had the head crack checked and it was warped about .007" so we had it surfaced at the recommendation of our machinist. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 (edited) Good call on getting the head resurfaced! All that can do is take away a future problem. If your Stude was not abused, you should have many years of good patina filled fun. Have you located a donor transmission so you can make the gear change process/transmission much more drivable as well as trouble free? Al Edited February 3, 2022 by alsfarms clarity (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 AL, i purchases a 22 or 23 transmission and i have a 22 chassis with a transmission. I do not have spare 1921 parts unless some of the internals are the same. I hope that all the problem is is just bearings in my gearbox. But, we will see. L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 3, 2022 Share Posted February 3, 2022 Good to have spare parts as you get into the trans............. you never know,,,,,,, Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I know. I’ve tried to find a 21 but no luck so far. My friend who is going to help me with it is a cheap old car guy. He has ten antique cars and he fixes his transmissions himself. He said he would make it work and I didn’t need to worry about it. So… fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alsfarms Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Hmmmm, a Californian with an Oregon plate......:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 oh hell I moved to Oregon. It’s great here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I didn't know that! Are you in southern Oregon, close to the border with California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Tremaine Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I’m in creswell about 11 miles from Eugene. Maybe three hours from California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascadia Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Greetings from another Oregonian. Keep up the good work, and kudos for keeping another one on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Kless Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) I have a straight 8 engine and drive train from a 41 and need to find a body for it or sell it. I runs great, come hear it if you like. Thanks, Richard Kless from Lecanto Florida call me at 716-353-8218 Edited August 6, 2022 by Richard Kless (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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