Bravo28

Sounds good. I'll take them. Let me know payment, shipping, n ship to info.👍

So excited for the progress forgot to say the cause. Yes, apparently the gasket on the pickup tube failed. A piece was somehow dislodged?? Pressure now reading 35-40. Need new hoses at gage and filter as these allow oil to seap through. Bobby🍻

We are in business!! Thanks to all once again and virtual cigars (of sorts) Aluminum Camshaft gear, a steady idle, and an oil pressure reading. Temp. Steady at 180ish, oil pressure was good but started dropping as hoses leading to gage and oil filter began dripping. Completed break-in and addressed some coolant seepage. Wasn't able to load video but here's the final count down at lowered rpm.

I have send out some big thank you's to you guys for helping me along with this adventure. Learning so much. Yup, very first thing I looked for was the plug. Ha. Ordered the shaft from D. Yumulla today. Studey Intntl has them from '47-'60 but couldn't confirm Weasel usage. Have the block stripped and waiting for parts to swap out the shaft. To your good health,Cheers Gents!🍻

Sad to report, the woodruff key and the 80 years won today. I was able to get the gear down to the metal sleeve around the shaft. That sleeve would absolutely not budge. Ok, sleeve, meet Mr. Grinder and Mr. Metal cutter. Welp- ordering a replacement shaft and assorted gaskets for a camshaft replacement. Cheers.🤣🍻

Was able to get a good grip with puller, but would not budge. Ok, goofy question.Since the grooves are angled, does the small gear also come off in order to replace the camshaft gear?

Horror freight. Haha love it. Will check it out. Tried the gear puller I have, but hooks are too thick and don't grab on. Thinking of washers behind the gear so the screw type puller can be used. Hopeful the weekend brings more progress.

While I'm waiting on aluminum Camshaft gear (arrives tomorrow), I got busy with this fun guy. These 3 tools really helped. Got late/dark so oil pan and gear tomorrow. Cheers!

Here she is!🤣 Leaning towards the upgraded gear. I guess I'll see if the plug is there once the cover is off. Oh, but it looks soo pretty all put together.

I noted the tight fit between the arm and block - thought, ah this should do given how tight it is. 🤦‍♂️ Placed the order for it on Tue. Should be here anytime. Since the engine is still on a stand and seeing I might have to pull the gear cover off, seriously considering the aluminum gear. 1. Is it a matter of swapping the gears or is there more to it? 2. Looking at Studebaker Intl catalogue and reading previous posts it seems the '39-'54 part no.532125x is the one. I am working with a '55 Letter Kenny rebuild so original parts may have already been nixed. Would thus matter?

Just a small update. Popped off the oil pan and screen assembly. Looks like my support arm gasket may be the culprit. I could see a gap between the arm and block. Waiting for gaskets, we'll see.

🤣Patrick, I remember that video and the dance of triumph! Hoping to be dancing soon.

I cleaned pickup screen and tube. I did use cork gasket material for a tube to block assembly(maybe losing the pressure there?) Yes, agreed. Will be checking for gallery plugs and the pickup screen/tube. Ordering gaskets for a gear cover and oil pan redo and correct pickup tube gasket. Will let you know, Tue. or Wed. what bonehead thing I did. I can hear my old Drill Sergeant - First time engine rebuild - Trooper, you are a No-Go at this station. Ha. Thank you gentlemen for taking time from your days and quick responses to help me. I greatly appreciate it. First round of liquid refreshments on me.

Before the lubriplate is added: So ignition timing was established with the no.1 on compression etc. (The engine idles ok) However the timing was set AFTER the pump/distributor shafts were joined onto the camshaft. I have no clue what direction the (keyway on the drive shaft) is pointing. Is my "diagram" correct? Would that be the keyway as mentioned? The keyway direction obviously a factor, but to cause no oil pickup?

Correction. Shop uses this. They suggested filling the pump with it and turning the engine to help getting oil up and into the pickup tube. Thoughts? Assuming the plug behind camshaft gear is indeed in place.