Re: 1938 Super 8 1605 - adventures with a newbie

Posted by kevinpackard On 2019/11/21 12:01:01

That is helpful. The hole pattern you show is exactly what ours looked like when we took it off, as well as the '37 Super 8 that was shown earlier in the thread. I'm leaning more and more towards sending the new one back and have correct holes made.

The mechanic who is helping us with the rebuild thinks that the original overheat was caused by a couple things
1. PO installed thermostat, preventing free flow of water
2. Poorly fabricated water jacket inner plate
3. Space between the water pump impeller and the housing, creating turbulence

I'll provide pictures of the damage when I'm able to. He's also concerned that the water distribution holes don't line up where he thinks there supposed to...between the cylinders is what I remember him saying is where they should be. Not correct?

-Kevin