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  1. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    I think that I have this on the run now guys. I've decided to drive the guides down in stead of pulling them as seen in the pic below....

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:56 PM
  2. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Quick update folks. I've had some frustrations with tool and parts vendors with regards to my valve guides. I ordered exhaust valve...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:56 PM
  3. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Not fun Pete. We had 10" before it turned to rain and ice which happened about 3:00 PM yesterday. It got windy around 7:00 PM and it...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:54 PM
  4. Stakebed liked PeteL's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    We got 14 inches west of the river, but it looks like less where you are. Haven't even seen a utility truck pass through here, since...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:54 PM
  5. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Relegated to micro solar to charge devices.....Trees and wires down. Sucks... [IMG] Able to heat the shop with propane....Not working on...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:53 PM
  6. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Nice old new stock thermostat. Before I was born....Love this old stuff.... [IMG]

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:52 PM
  7. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    What ever happened to: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night". For hell's sake, I was really hoping for my tooling to...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:52 PM
  8. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Setting up sheared bolt extraction on the water jacket. Clean cut with the whiz wheel...[IMG] An appropriate nut.... [IMG] Set up the...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:51 PM
  9. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    I guess I should pull this sheared bolt from the head....Not really motivated today with all this snow...[IMG]

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:51 PM
  10. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Dave, the next time around will be faster and easier after all of these new lessons I'm learning. It will also be less expensive since...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:51 PM
  11. Stakebed liked Dave Deyton's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Very Interesting, you are really learning a lot. Got an M38A1 engine that I had bored and honed, the machined head, and the stuff to...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
  12. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Actually, not honing but reaming. The seats will likely not need to be cut again, but I think just lapping will do the trick. I think it...

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
  13. Stakebed liked PeteL's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    "AFGO". Another Freakin' Growth Opportunity. Sucks. I told ya, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. But would you listen....? :beer:

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
  14. Stakebed liked compostwerks's post in the thread 52 M38a1 Motor Pool Resto.

    Yes to all Pete.....tooling and parts on the way. A set back but also a learning opportunity. No worries, I've got this!

    Mar 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
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