And a little more: The are tricks to getting oil flow to cool the bearings as Frank has suggested is imperative. The crush of the babbitted inserts...
As someone who has made insert conversions for many old engines, I can share this--modern insert bearings are harder than babbitt and have much less ...
SMS in Oregon has the pattern and quotes them at $249 in original brushed cotton with 3-4 weeks delivery.
I believe the car is owned these days, and for some time--at least twenty years, by HETer Ray Pank in Australia
Walt, I will take two of these pilot bushings as well if that helps you look for them! Ivan
The engine is not pressure oiled at all. Everything is still splash lubrication. The modifications result in a well replenished supply for the dippe...
Attached is a picture of the Mini Cooper (old school) oil pump mounted on the front cover of a Hudson8 and driven by the cam.
I am going to send my vacuum wiper motor to Newport because the use the part the cables hook to on your new electric motor. They offer a 6 volt inver...