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rotorwrench · 04-03-2019, 06:21 PM

Compression check is a must. If it has a broken ring, it will have very low compression on the bad cylinder. If the compression readings are just low, better than 45 or 50 PSI, then the rings may seat back in.

Folks used to replace rings or other top end components while the engine was still in the chassis but it may be easier to remove it if your shop is well equipped. The early motors with small bearings are poured babbitt main types. Later in 1935, the LB or large bearing engines were introduced and they have replaceable main bearing shells. All the old engines prior to 1937 had the water pumps in the cylinder heads.

Ford V8s were produced in France and in Cologne, Germany (Koln) but they are a bit harder to find these days I'm sure.

04-03-2019, 06:21 PM	#19
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,508	Re: 1935 V8 convirteble sedan engine broken Compression check is a must. If it has a broken ring, it will have very low compression on the bad cylinder. If the compression readings are just low, better than 45 or 50 PSI, then the rings may seat back in. Folks used to replace rings or other top end components while the engine was still in the chassis but it may be easier to remove it if your shop is well equipped. The early motors with small bearings are poured babbitt main types. Later in 1935, the LB or large bearing engines were introduced and they have replaceable main bearing shells. All the old engines prior to 1937 had the water pumps in the cylinder heads. Ford V8s were produced in France and in Cologne, Germany (Koln) but they are a bit harder to find these days I'm sure.