Hello All,
So this was a slower than normal work week but as normal I got some stuff done
First, customer stuff…so for customer work I started to fine tune a 1946 Willys Jeep I’ve been working on. Basically I’ve done a lot of work to the car recently. It got a complete brake redo, new plugs/points, etc since it’s starting to warm up the next task was to get it up and running and tuned up. Still need to adjust the carburetor a bit but it’s basically done.
The other job was to continue on the Model T engine job I’ve been working on. The parts I’ve been waiting for finally came in. So task one was to finish assembling the flywheel magneto setup. I got the magnets assembled and leveled to the flywheel. Then I moved on to leveling the magneto ring to the block. I’m in the middle of getting that done. After that’s done, next step will be to adjust the magnet to mag ring clearance. More on that soon.
As for my project, I made a little progress. I managed to get some Babbitt test pours done. So if you remember from my last update, I made a connecting rod pouring jig. This past weekend I got to give it a test. I’m happy to report it was a successful test. I got one rod poured. My plan is to make another jig. This time out of steel, instead of aluminum with a few minor modifications. I’m going to try to get to this project later this week, but I do have a bunch of customer work to get caught up on first. So stay tuned for more!
SAVE THE DATE!!!!!
It was recently brought up that we should have some sort of “dust off” spring time get together/meet whatever you’d like to call it. So here’s what I’m thinking….MAY 17th!
I’m planning on another workshop/maintenance day. So my Model A truck, Jenns Truck and I’m sure plenty of other club members can use spring time tune ups/maintenance work.
So here’s my plan….oil change on the engine, transmission, and rear axle. Then grease chassis and front wheel bearings. Probably points if they need it. Of course anything else maintenance wise they’ll need on a as needed basis.
I figure will some planing we can basically make a day of it, and knock out least maybe 3-4 cars? Maybe more?
So keep that date in mind and if your interested in having your cars maintenance work done let me know and let’s see how many club members are interested in doing so.
