First Engine Crank
 

Technically this isn't my very first engine crank (261 cu in - inline six) since I had to get the magneto and TDC aligned. This engine was rebuilt over a decade ago and only started to keep the cylinders oiled and never up to any temp. I was concerned about it even being able to start, but in the end, this was a success.

I now think I hear a valve tap. What is the lash or clearance that I should find on the rockers/valves?


First Engine Crank


Bob

Re: First Engine Crank
 

purrs like a kitten!
that is a feel good moment in a project!

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That sounds pretty good. I thought I was hearing a V8 at first.

Re: First Engine Crank
 

Wow, that's good to hear, thanks. Nope, its just a 1959 Chevy 261 cu in inline six engine with a McCulloch supercharger from a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. Still needs some tuning but runs every time I turn the key or use the remote starter button, which is an immense relief since it hasn't been run in a very very long time.

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Was wondering what that lump with an air filter was.
And having dealt with a custom supercharger setup, and what it entails....that thing is going to rock.
My hat's off to you, sir.
:c2:

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Thanks! Here is another photo of the supercharger and the Vertex magneto (the blinking red light in the video is a hall effect sensor on the mag that send the correct number of pulse to the electronic tach.

Also, just finished the interior and had to include a shot of it too.

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PS. That is an electric power steering unit you are seeing under the dash.

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fired right up, congrats sounds great

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Gotta love it when a plan comes together.

And I love the attention to detail and how clean all that looks.