1917 Buick , Hands on the Motor.

[apolo1100]

Hello everyone and Happy New Year.!

Nice to finally get back here. And post some of the small progress I'm making on the 17 D45 I got last year..

Yesterday I got to line up all the valve train components from the boxes of parts I have..

And found out some of the exhaust valves needs to be replaced..

And also the valve springs. . anybody has an idea where to get them  or any specs.? 

I have a few pictures and sizes of parts .

Valves are .310 stem.

I forgot the length right now.. but I have all info.

Enjoy the pictures.

Cheers..

Apolo.

 

[apolo1100]

Hi there guys..

Finally I was able to find new valves and do a little of cleaning.. valve grinding and seat grinding as well.

It definitely pays off to keep the valve grinding tools for over 60 yrs..!

1980 ..The last time this kit was used.

Spend all day beat blasting and cleaning parts that was left outside for a few weeks before I got to pick all the parts up remember.!

We are  getting closer .. little by little..

Enjoy the pics..

[Brian_Heil]

What are your stem clearances?

 

Think about adding felt washers to the stems.

[apolo1100]

I read about the felt washers on the stem on another Post..

Sound interesting.

Does anyone has that post available and some pictures.?  

I have a set of cages that are a tiny bit more on the loose end..so I may need oversize stem ..so for this engine I'll use the good set.

 

[Brian_Heil]