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DavidG · 07-08-2021, 01:23 PM

Chris,

The crankshaft is likely the original and therefore not the later counterbalanced version. Judging from the lock nuts on the main bearing and connecting rod caps, which are 'modern' and maybe not quite up to the task, that engine has seen at least one major overhaul in its life. What oversize are the pistons?

The timing gear looks to have had better days.

As for using a AA radiator, I suspect that at a minimum the radiator shell attachment points won't line up and perhaps the filler neck as well, but I'm guessing. The chassis parts catalog lists them separately which strongly suggests that they are not interchangeable.

If you decide to pull the engine/transmission the head light bar will be in your way.

07-08-2021, 01:23 PM	#234
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,092	Re: 1932 The Deuce, Dually, Dump Truck Chris, The crankshaft is likely the original and therefore not the later counterbalanced version. Judging from the lock nuts on the main bearing and connecting rod caps, which are 'modern' and maybe not quite up to the task, that engine has seen at least one major overhaul in its life. What oversize are the pistons? The timing gear looks to have had better days. As for using a AA radiator, I suspect that at a minimum the radiator shell attachment points won't line up and perhaps the filler neck as well, but I'm guessing. The chassis parts catalog lists them separately which strongly suggests that they are not interchangeable. If you decide to pull the engine/transmission the head light bar will be in your way.