Re: Ken's 1937 115C Touring Sedan

Posted by Ken_P On 2014/10/23 20:00:39

I removed the valve guides from No. 2 and 3 cylinders. New tool works well. I also bought one that goes in an air hammer; I might return it if the rest come out as easily as these four did. The No. 2 intake valve guide that was way too high appears to have been an exhaust valve guide, and the No. 2 exhaust valve guide appears to have been an intake. Saying this based on lengths- they are opposite of what was in No. 3 cylinder, and opposite what the book says. The No. 3 exhaust valve guide was cracked. I'm not sure if that happened during removal, or I just couldn't see it before.

I'll pull the rest out this weekend after I measure the depth, and clean out the valve galley.

My ridge reaming went well, although I was pretty nervous about dropping a cutting tool into a 75 year old motor. Having now reamed cylinder ridges, I understand why it is needed. Also feel pretty dumb about thinking the cylinders were sleeved- it is just buildup!

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