Flackmaster, I've sent you a pm concerning buying your bearings, My machinist can't bore my rods to accept the newer, thicker bearings. Bob

New update. Kanter returned the correct bearings but when my machinest read the instructions and determined that he would need to hone about fifteen thousandths from the rod big end diameter he was not happy. He is looking for someone to bore it out. I appreciate the offer of the correct bearings but I'm not sure yet how to proceed . And, I tried to order head studs and was told there is a six week backlog! This is a very frustrating engine build, Bob

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So here's the latest. I sent the bearings back to Kanter with the photo and a letter asking them to exchange them for the correct ones. On the phone today I discover that I need to bore out my rods to accept the later bearing! They were already rebuilt! How was I supposed to know I ask. Their response was that the instructions came with the shipment. No, I'm real sure they didn't. Anyway, they are shipping back to me the bearings and I'll need to get the rods done again, oh well, Bob

Thanks for the quick response Mr Flackmaster! The bearings are on their way back to Kanter and hoping for a fast turnaround, Bob

I'm assembling my lower end and am stumped. As you can see, either the new bearings are too big or my rod big end is too small. Anyone have the specs on the rod ID ? Or, any other ideas? Thanks, Bob PS The nuts are snug and the cap doesn't meet the rod. Too much crush

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It's a '38 opera window coupe that was in good condition. As you can see, I pulled the body and had everything media blasted. I am doing body work getting ready for paint and rebuilding components. The motor is nearly done and I will do the chassis next. Just thought I would share, Bob
I hope the photos come through, I couldn't see them after clicking "preview"

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Can I purchase 1/8" spring steel to make this part? I'm also considering using a piece of all thread with lock nuts, it would be better than the factory part. Any thoughts? Bob

That's it!! Thanks BDC for the post, I should be able to proceed now, Bob

There was a big change since 1938. Mine looks nothing like the photo of the 120.
Anyone else have an idea? Thanks, Bob

I'm missing the part that holds the oil strainer screen to the oil pump pickup can. The strainer was floating loose in the oil pan and I would like to secure it properly. Do one of you have a photo of what it looks like so I could make one or, does anyone have a spare? Bob