The Ford Barn

Bassman/NZ · 10-30-2015, 02:38 PM

We often see an enquiry about some problem, and often see the posts saying "let us know how it turns out" ........ and often that does not happen.
I had a lot of noise coming from #5 cylinder and from the front of the engine in general (C59A), and when I pulled it apart I found a piston that was about .007 under and an alloy cam gear with two teeth broken.
I found a used Ford USA fibre gear in very good condition in a mate's stash, and Kiwitony on here sent me a box of pistons. They are +.045 and getting very difficult to source. Seems like .045 was a Canadian military size. The first piston I measured from Tony's box had .001 wear and perfect ring grooves, so that's now in my engine ......
.... and all is quiet and smooth!
Problem rectified, thanks to the generosity and camaraderie of the FordBarn!

Mike in AZ · 10-30-2015, 09:57 PM

thanks for gettin back and posting results, etc.....have fun....Mike

4tford · 10-31-2015, 10:59 AM

nice to hear things work out well. Bill

GB SISSON · 10-31-2015, 01:12 PM

It's great to see people fix the problem. Over the years I have gained confidence in tearing these thinks apart and fixing what's wrong. Taking them in for a total rebuild is getting out of the hands of workin' folk. Lap the valves, maybe hone and rings, some plastigauge, you know the drill.

Mart · 10-31-2015, 01:26 PM

Well done, glad you were able to source a piston relatively locally.

Off topic: I hear your lads did well in the rugby!

Mart.

Talkwrench · 11-01-2015, 07:08 PM

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Yes they did well in the rugby mmm..Aghh mm.
Glad you fixed it, now drive it!

Lawrie · 11-01-2015, 07:15 PM

Rob ,that was a good game.
Hows your gearbox.
Lawrie

Bluebell · 11-01-2015, 08:15 PM

In fact it was a great game!
After the game, the Wallaby captain spoke very well. Very sportsmanlike!

I hear today that Carter is today, World Rugby player of the year.
Not bad on top of back to back Rugby World Cup wins.

Talkwrench · 11-01-2015, 09:07 PM

Didn't actually watch the game Lawrie as it was on 3am in the morn..Aghh
I just knew the kiwis won as our kiwi crew in the club had big smiles on their faces all day..

Gearbox; Still going, still driving daily. Haven't drained it again for another look. Those "high performance" springs and balls for the tower seem to be working other than backing off on higher revs its holding second gear. They are a PITA to get it in gear when still sometimes.

Bassman/NZ · 11-01-2015, 09:38 PM

Unlike Aussie where you have AFL and league as main contenders for peoples' interest, we have really only rugby (league too, but not nearly as strong as Aussie), so it's a cause of extreme national pride for us. It's a mark of respect for each other's teams when the players on both sides show humility and good sportsmanship towards all concerned.
Now, back to regular programming......

Karl · 11-02-2015, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

Unlike Aussie where you have AFL and league as main contenders for peoples' interest, we have really only rugby (league too, but not nearly as strong as Aussie), so it's a cause of extreme national pride for us. It's a mark of respect for each other's teams when the players on both sides show humility and good sportsmanship towards all concerned.
Now, back to regular programming......

Yes the players were very sportsman like -However the same can't be said for the Sydney newspaper who called Ritchie a grub Grrrhh!

oz40 · 11-02-2015, 05:02 AM

I think its an ANZAC thing,

QUOTE=Bassman/NZ;1182530]Unlike Aussie where you have AFL and league as main contenders for peoples' interest, we have really only rugby (league too, but not nearly as strong as Aussie), so it's a cause of extreme national pride for us. It's a mark of respect for each other's teams when the players on both sides show humility and good sportsmanship towards all concerned.
Now, back to regular programming......[/QUOTE]

Karl · 11-02-2015, 03:39 PM

Yep We are brothers and the best two Rugby playing nations in the World !

Quote:

Originally Posted by oz40

I think its an ANZAC thing,

QUOTE=Bassman/NZ;1182530]Unlike Aussie where you have AFL and league as main contenders for peoples' interest, we have really only rugby (league too, but not nearly as strong as Aussie), so it's a cause of extreme national pride for us. It's a mark of respect for each other's teams when the players on both sides show humility and good sportsmanship towards all concerned.
Now, back to regular programming......

[/QUOTE]

10-30-2015, 02:38 PM	#1
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	The results. We often see an enquiry about some problem, and often see the posts saying "let us know how it turns out" ........ and often that does not happen. I had a lot of noise coming from #5 cylinder and from the front of the engine in general (C59A), and when I pulled it apart I found a piston that was about .007 under and an alloy cam gear with two teeth broken. I found a used Ford USA fibre gear in very good condition in a mate's stash, and Kiwitony on here sent me a box of pistons. They are +.045 and getting very difficult to source. Seems like .045 was a Canadian military size. The first piston I measured from Tony's box had .001 wear and perfect ring grooves, so that's now in my engine ...... .... and all is quiet and smooth! Problem rectified, thanks to the generosity and camaraderie of the FordBarn!

10-30-2015, 09:57 PM	#2
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: The results. thanks for gettin back and posting results, etc.....have fun....Mike

10-31-2015, 10:59 AM	#3
4tford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Regina Canada Posts: 1,335	Re: The results. nice to hear things work out well. Bill

10-31-2015, 01:12 PM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,914	Re: The results. It's great to see people fix the problem. Over the years I have gained confidence in tearing these thinks apart and fixing what's wrong. Taking them in for a total rebuild is getting out of the hands of workin' folk. Lap the valves, maybe hone and rings, some plastigauge, you know the drill. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-01-2015, 07:08 PM	#6
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: The results. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes they did well in the rugby mmm..Aghh mm. Glad you fixed it, now drive it! __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

10-31-2015, 01:26 PM	#5
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,743	Re: The results. Well done, glad you were able to source a piston relatively locally. Off topic: I hear your lads did well in the rugby! Mart.

11-01-2015, 07:15 PM	#7
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,211	Re: The results. Rob ,that was a good game. Hows your gearbox. Lawrie

11-01-2015, 08:15 PM	#8
Bluebell Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tauranga, New Zealand Posts: 726	Re: The results. In fact it was a great game! After the game, the Wallaby captain spoke very well. Very sportsmanlike! I hear today that Carter is today, World Rugby player of the year. Not bad on top of back to back Rugby World Cup wins.

11-01-2015, 09:07 PM	#9
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: The results. Didn't actually watch the game Lawrie as it was on 3am in the morn..Aghh I just knew the kiwis won as our kiwi crew in the club had big smiles on their faces all day.. Gearbox; Still going, still driving daily. Haven't drained it again for another look. Those "high performance" springs and balls for the tower seem to be working other than backing off on higher revs its holding second gear. They are a PITA to get it in gear when still sometimes. __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

11-01-2015, 09:38 PM	#10
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: The results. Unlike Aussie where you have AFL and league as main contenders for peoples' interest, we have really only rugby (league too, but not nearly as strong as Aussie), so it's a cause of extreme national pride for us. It's a mark of respect for each other's teams when the players on both sides show humility and good sportsmanship towards all concerned. Now, back to regular programming......

11-02-2015, 05:02 AM	#12
oz40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paradise - Australia Posts: 306	Re: The results. I think its an ANZAC thing, QUOTE=Bassman/NZ;1182530]Unlike Aussie where you have AFL and league as main contenders for peoples' interest, we have really only rugby (league too, but not nearly as strong as Aussie), so it's a cause of extreme national pride for us. It's a mark of respect for each other's teams when the players on both sides show humility and good sportsmanship towards all concerned. Now, back to regular programming......[/QUOTE]

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