8BA rebuild ?
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8BA rebuild ?
The Kid's and I are working on a '50 F-1 that was there Grandfathers. The engine had a couple of stuck valves. Once we started into its we decided to tears it down completely. It's our first attempt at a flathead V-8. So we have a few questions. How does the rear cam bearing get lubricated? We ran a cleaning rod down the oil passage but it seems to stop before it gets to the rear bearing. It hits the fuel pump push rod bushing. I guess it would be best to start a new post for different questions. Thanks Dale.
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The rear cam bearing gets no pressure feed, it gets oil from the cavity on the rear of the block where the idler gears are. They don't need much oil. The pushrod tube for the fuel pump does block the galley tube from being brushed, but you really, really don't want to try pulling it out!!
Do you have a workshop manual? Are you aware of the sludge traps in the crankshaft?
Do you have a workshop manual? Are you aware of the sludge traps in the crankshaft?
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We kind of figured that is how the bearing got the lube to it ,but we didn't want to miss anything.We have a reprint copy of a 49-51 Ford shop manual we have been using on the F-3 that has a Flathead six. We also just picked up a copy of How to Rebuild a Ford Flathead by Mike Bishop and Vern Tardel. Between the two of these books and advice from you guy's we should do alright. Oh and I'll stay away from the push rod bushing. Dale
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