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evanso1975 Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:40 pm Post subject: M38 crossover tube doesn't fit? |
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So, my shiny new NOS engine lifting bracket arrived today. In trial fitting it looks great, except that my crossover tube doesn't fit anymore.
Here's the pictures (try not to ridicule my choice of engine color too much.):
I think the crossover tube mounting bracket is out of alignment (you don't say?). It looks like it needs to move forward, but also needs to angle upward too (so the fording valve lines up with the oil filler tube port). Can anyone provide a photo of the angle of their crossover tube bracket that I can compare with this shot:
Thanks in advance,
Owen. _________________ Owen
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oilleaker1 Member
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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You have to tweek it to your application. In other words, bolt it down and bend it to line up with things. It's a tight fit on mine also. John |
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:47 pm Post subject: 1000 words |
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I got this from Tomm, so I'm assuming it's correct! I agree with Oilleaker1, some bending is necessary. Yours seems pretty close to correct.
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evanso1975 Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:21 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info folks. After some minor persuasion (as Oilleaker1 suggested) here's the outcome:
Might not be 100% factory spec, but it's close enough for me.
Thanks again,
Owen. _________________ Owen
1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Are the studs for the lifting bracket the long ones to allow for the thickness of the bracket. Looks like a couple of studs are a bit short! _________________ 1952 M38CDN (in progress)
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evanso1975 Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Well spotted! In fact, all three studs are short.
At some point in the life of this engine, the long studs were moved to the front of the block, where the oil filter bracket sits. I just haven't got round to swapping them back yet.
Another item on my seemingly never ending to-do list.
Owen. _________________ Owen
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1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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If you get around to it and they are out, dont swap, replace them. I'm sure thats what you meant. ![Wink](modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) _________________ Brett
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evanso1975 Member
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | If you get around to it and they are out, dont swap, replace them. I'm sure thats what you meant. |
Quite right! After the pain of getting the old ones out, it makes good sense to put new in.
Owen. _________________ Owen
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1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
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