Another update and a quick question.............
I'm getting close to firing the engine after a complete rebuild. In the past, I've always circulated the oil and checked the oil pressure using a drill motor and a long shaft. However, on this motor the oil pump is driven off the cam, so I wont be able to use the same procedure.

Any suggestions on circulating the oil prior to firing the engine?
Thanks Steve P

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Thank you Howard,
I'll check it out...

Just a quick update............

After diagnosing the problem of very little compression, the decision was made to pull the motor for a complete overhaul.
After pulling the front end and removing the motor. The various components were sent to the machine shop for the following repairs:
* motor was bored .030 , measured about .018 out of round
* block was decked.
* new valve guides were pressed in
* valve job completed
* head was machined .010
* exhaust manifold was ground flat
* crankshaft was ground .010

Will continue to update as progress is made.....

(edit) The most difficult item to locate has been the head studs. Fine /fine studs will more than likely be made by a local machine shop.

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West,

This forum provides a positive experience for me with a ton of information supplied by experts in the hobby!!

I am very thankful to everyone who takes the time to assist "us rookies" and provide guidance and valuable resources.

This post, as with many others, is a learning experience and reinforces what I have always said , people in the antique car hobby are genuine people who will help just about anyone willing to learn.

Regards,
Steve P

Without beating a dead horse..........regarding the "flip out" vent windows, I 've been reading the James Hollinsworth book and I found something of interest that somewhat differs from the previous posts.

On page 67, he states" Note also that the One-Ten and One Twenty cars used the "flip-out" front vent window mechanism, as did the early One-Sixty convertibles....."

This is also repeated on page 101, referring to the mid year (January) changes.

Has something been discovered to prove this to be false since the book was published?

Regards,
Steve P

West,
Based upon the feedback, I'm to assume that this car is a 120 rather than a 160?
I'm still trying to process this information, because part of me wants to believe that it is a 160 and not a 120.

I guess the engine and the nameplate could have been swapped out many years back.

This turn of events really creates a conundrum, but thanks for all of the input from everyone.

Sorry for the delay.......had to do the husbandly thing.
Here are photos of the rear:

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West,
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Is there a something stamped somewhere or an item (other than the vent cranks) that may help? That would positively determine that this is a 120?

As strange as it sounds, are the doors interchangeable as are the front fenders?

It definitely has movable lovers in the grill, so is this only on the 160? or available in both 120 and 160?

Will the engine ID number help with the identification?
If so, where is it located?
Thanks,