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by dadsdream
Mon May 01, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B elbow
Replies: 1
Views: 2112

Model B elbow

Replacing the exhaust elbow on a 1940 Model B. Having a machine shop remove the water fitting (shown in picture) from a used elbow that I bought. I will need to replace the fitting. Is that some kind of a compression fitting that will squeeze the copper tube? Anyone know where I can get that fitting?
by dadsdream
Sun Jan 29, 2017 8:03 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Almost done...
Replies: 5
Views: 2968

Re: Almost done...

Ok...pictures are right side up unless you open them...then they are upside down again...computers and I don't get along.
by dadsdream
Sat Jan 28, 2017 6:24 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Almost done...
Replies: 5
Views: 2968

Re: Almost done...

Spring can't come soon enough!
by dadsdream
Sat Jan 28, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Almost done...
Replies: 5
Views: 2968

Almost done...

Finishing up my first engine rebuild. Couldn't have done it without all the help from people on this forum. Thank you.
by dadsdream
Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Oil pressure gauge connection
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Re: Oil pressure gauge connection

That's where it is. Thanks everyone!
by dadsdream
Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Oil pressure gauge connection
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Re: Oil pressure gauge connection

So is that where the oil pressure line is attached?
by dadsdream
Thu Dec 01, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Oil pressure gauge connection
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Re: Oil pressure gauge connection

Thanks Ed. That's what I was seeing also.
by dadsdream
Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:15 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Oil pressure gauge connection
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Re: Oil pressure gauge connection

From what I've seen in other pictures, it may connect right below where the generator mounts?
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Oil pressure gauge connection
Replies: 10
Views: 6585

Oil pressure gauge connection

I am not sure where a mechanical oil pressure gauge would connect to my 1940 Model B engine. There are two screws in the middle of the block (picture). The one on top looks like it would open to a water connection? Maybe the bottom screw just above the oil pan?
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B distributor
Replies: 4
Views: 2892

Re: Model B distributor

Well that's good news! Now can I still get points, rotor, etc for it? Or a Pertronix ignition?
by dadsdream
Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:16 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B distributor
Replies: 4
Views: 2892

Model B distributor

I believe a previous owner put an incorrect distributor on my Model B (also wrong carburetor which I have changed). Wondering if I can keep this distributor or am I better off buying a rebuilt one. The Auto-lite number on mine is IGB4096B. From what I have found, it should be IGW4149A? Sticking with...
by dadsdream
Sat Nov 12, 2016 5:54 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B head gasket
Replies: 14
Views: 6989

Re: Model B head gasket

Thank you for your insight everyone!
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:42 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B head gasket
Replies: 14
Views: 6989

Re: Model B head gasket

Got it. Thank you Tom!
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 09, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B head gasket
Replies: 14
Views: 6989

Re: Model B head gasket

Will do...thank you! Gasket cement on a head gasket or not?
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 09, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B head gasket
Replies: 14
Views: 6989

Re: Model B head gasket

Ok I'm confused. Should I not use the steel gasket with copper inserts?
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 09, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B head gasket
Replies: 14
Views: 6989

Re: Model B head gasket

Just didn't know if copper is that much better. I'm a newby at this. I'll use the new gasket. Probably another silly question but would I use gasket cement on the head gasket? Sorry I'm learning as I go.
by dadsdream
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: Model B head gasket
Replies: 14
Views: 6989

Model B head gasket

Wondering if I am better off cleaning up and using the old copper head gasket or replacing with the new steel gasket I have purchased?
by dadsdream
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Model B rebuild questions
Replies: 9
Views: 5776

Re: Model B rebuild questions

Excellent...thank you Jim!
by dadsdream
Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Model B rebuild questions
Replies: 9
Views: 5776

Re: Model B rebuild questions

Are there any torque specs available for the Model B? For bearings, head etc?
by dadsdream
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:20 am
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Model B rebuild questions
Replies: 9
Views: 5776

Re: Model B rebuild questions

Hmm...the only numbers I can find stamped on the block are 27158 which is on the side behind where the generator mounts and also on the flywheel end near the head gasket. The other stamp is 407624 1XB which is located on the same side in the middle near the head gasket . (If you open the pictures th...
by dadsdream
Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Model B rebuild questions
Replies: 9
Views: 5776

Re: Model B rebuild questions

Thank you for your responses. It sounds like my engine will have the babbit bearings. Hopefully they will not need to be replaced. The cylinders look good and compression was 110 and up in all 4 cylinders before I took it apart. I was only going to hone and re-ring. I guess I should sleeve and re-ri...
by dadsdream
Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:02 pm
Forum: Engines & Powertrain
Topic: Model B rebuild questions
Replies: 9
Views: 5776

Model B rebuild questions

I am doing a total rebuild on a 1940 Model B engine. Engine #3168. This is my first time and have several initial questions: 1. Is there an engine manual available which will include all specs? 2. Are there comparable push rod bearings that I can get as replacements? 3. Drive shaft bearings? I don't...