Re: 1925 Model 243 Need Engine Parts Help

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/9/20 15:52:49

The most significant difference between the 1st/2nd series Eights and the later engines is the crankshaft design which then leads to a change in the timing order. The earlier (1st/2nd) series is essentially a 4-4 shaft, and the 3rd series began the same design used by all or almost all in-line 8 makers ever since, a 2-4-2 layout which gives rise to the nearly universal timing order of 1-6-2-5-8-3-7-4.

There is a restoration shop here in NJ that's rebuilt quite a few 1st and 2nd series engines. They're in the business of doing this work for profit and probably aren't willing to spend a lot of time with "do it youselfers" but if you want to give me some specific questions to ask them, send me a PM.