ebinmaine 63,113 #1451 Posted January 16, 2022 We got the engine stripped down as far as I'm going to take it except maybe to pop the fuel pump off. Meeha Mirror helped out where she could. The Paint Department spent a few hours hand sanding and wire brushing followed by a wash with the acetone. Then when the wind finally calmed down after dark she sprayed some paint. Found the casting stamp on the block. If anyone knows how to decode this I'd be curious to know what year it is. 1973(?) 1983(?). @gwest_ca? Here's the engine in it's current state: 4 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,734 #1452 Posted January 16, 2022 Don't forget to tell BBT that she's making some good progress. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #1453 Posted January 16, 2022 Nice work BBT! 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,916 #1454 Posted January 16, 2022 We may get to 100 pages before lift off! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1455 Posted January 16, 2022 49 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Don't forget to tell BBT that she's making some good progress. 38 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: Nice work BBT! I relayed the message boys. She says, "I very much appreciate it. Thank you..." @AMC RULES back atchta bud. 6 minutes ago, squonk said: We may get to 100 pages before lift off! I believe that to be a realistic possibility. 🤠 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #1456 Posted January 16, 2022 Tell Trina nice choice of colour. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1457 Posted January 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Stormin said: Tell Trina nice choice of colour. She was gonna make the flywheel a bit darker for more contrast to the outer screen. That can was not spraying so she just went to the next shade... Worked out well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1458 Posted January 16, 2022 EB. If you don’t mind, could you see if the starter has any part numbers or identification on it, and where it bolts on? My big monster Kohler is cool having hand crank start, but odds are I won’t enjoy that forever. Flywheel and a starter might be all I need, maybe the engine tins? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1459 Posted January 16, 2022 I guess then again, I’d need a charging system like the stator too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1460 Posted January 16, 2022 Or like @Achto has mentioned, a one wire Chevy alternator could hide somewhere as well. just doing my part 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1461 Posted January 16, 2022 Getting to that 100 pages mark! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1462 Posted January 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Pullstart said: EB. If you don’t mind, could you see if the starter has any part numbers or identification on it, and where it bolts on? My big monster Kohler is cool having hand crank start, but odds are I won’t enjoy that forever. Flywheel and a starter might be all I need, maybe the engine tins? We need to clean that off so we can repaint it so I'd be happy to check for stamping numbers. I'll see if I can get any info for you. I don't know if a starter generator would have the torque to move something like this? That would save you trying to get the flywheel and starter.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1463 Posted January 16, 2022 @Pullstart Here's a picture of the back of the starter that shows the casting numbers. Not sure if it would be a great viable option given consideration that the starter Mount itself is actually part of the oil pan. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1464 Posted January 16, 2022 I see that mount… ok different idea/plan then… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1465 Posted January 16, 2022 7 minutes ago, Pullstart said: I see that mount… ok different idea/plan then… I'd wonder... Would an old style S/G have the power to turn one of these? If so that would be fairly simple. If you wanna get silly about it you could mount a small electric start donkey engine somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1466 Posted January 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'd wonder... Would an old style S/G have the power to turn one of these? If so that would be fairly simple. If you wanna get silly about it you could mount a small electric start donkey engine somewhere. Or a 6.5 Predator to start it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1467 Posted January 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, Pullstart said: Or a 6.5 Predator to start it! Exactly what I'm saying!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,195 #1468 Posted January 16, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: electric start 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,129 #1469 Posted January 16, 2022 Uhm… A dude named: @Pullstart Has a motor with an electric start…? I don’t think the are gonna let that slide… Now @ebinmaine has an acceptable alternative. A pull-start Predator as a starter motor meets applicable standards… Either that or you get out the lederhosen and change your name again… which is not advisable due to the resultant disturbing visuals… 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,687 #1470 Posted January 16, 2022 Sylvia you got me all wrong! I’d use a @Pullstart Predator! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #1471 Posted January 16, 2022 You could really change it up. How bought a kick start. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #1472 Posted January 16, 2022 Seeing progress on this build really makes me want to dig thru the parts pile and start dragging things into the shop. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,113 #1473 Posted January 16, 2022 5 minutes ago, Oldskool said: Seeing progress on this build really makes me want to dig thru the parts pile and start dragging things into the shop. Hahahahaha. Excellent. And you're welcome. 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldskool 6,582 #1474 Posted January 16, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: Hahahahaha. Excellent. And you're welcome. 😂 Yes...yes, thank you. Just what I need. Another poker on the fire. I am curious to see how far I can get with the rest of the parts I got from you @ebinmaine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,713 #1475 Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: 6.5 Predator You... wanna pay for it... I'll build you a hellish donkey engine... @ebinmaine-@Pullstart... Don Edited January 17, 2022 by Snoopy11 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
