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ShedTree Mechanic
United States
Приєднався 3 вер 2023
Welcome to the ShedTree Mechanic. There's a shed, a tree, and a mechanic bringing you content with a focus on automotive restoration that is simple and affordable.
Farmall Test Drive - Twice Around the Barn
After years of being set out to pasture and years more getting it back up and running, this 1941 Farmall M moves under its own power.
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Getting Ready for Body Work
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Now that the '48 runs and idols, it is time to move on to body work and up first is supporting the floor with rocker panels on both sides.
Setting Valve Lash on a 216 Chevy Motor
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This video goes through setting the valve lash on any straight 6 Chevrolet engine.
Distributor Insulator issue
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Motor still not cranking so in checking timing I had to pull the distributor and noticed this insulator is rotted away.
Installing Spark Plug Wires
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This video goes through using the timing marks to find the spark plug locations on the distributor for the 1948 Chevrolet Aerosedan
Update - Starter on the '48
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With the starter back on the car, we give it another go...
Any updates?
So I had to put the ‘48 on hold for a bit to finish up another project (a ‘41 Farmall tractor). I just figured people might not be interested in tractor restoration.
@@ShedTreeMechanic awesome! Glad you got the old stove bolt running.
You set it on BB for top dead center ? I thought U|C was top dead center and the BB was 5* advanced.
You are right that the BB isn’t true TDC, it is where it should be firing but it is still the mark to use.
Y’all like my banjo picking? 😀
Yes
Water pump and freeze plug, if your lucky
Yep, with water in the motor it’s not blowing white smoke so I am hoping that’s it.
250 inline 6 was a good motor
This one is a 216. The 250’s granddaddy 😀.
I'd like to see the truck.
Actually it’s an Aerosedan
check if the piston ring gaps are ontop of eachother, they should be on opposite sides of the piston.
I haven’t had it apart yet, just giving it a chance to run. If I have to pull the pistons I will replace the rings though!
Do you have a broke valve spring by chance ?
The springs seem fine but I can’t speak to the condition of the valves themselves. The last thing I can try is to get it spinning faster. A leak down test would help identify where compression is being lost but would still lead to a tear down.
@@ShedTreeMechanic had an old 172 fordson engine with a broke spring and set in such away I missed it for a few minutes of looking lol. But yes worn valves/seats could be the issue as well. If it's leakage at the valves at least you only have to remove the head and send it to the machine shop . Not have to worry about pistons/rings and bearings
Is the gauge is screwed on all the way. And if it is probably some really bad piston rings.
Yeah the gauge is screwed down. I think sitting as long as it has the rings aren’t sealing at all as there isn’t any sound of air leaking past the valves either.
Spray some wd40 in the cylinders and see if it builds more. That will tell you if the rings are bad