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AJS

I block sanded a cylinder head today

#21

Home away from home

I blocked the head today with 360 dry paper. I will spray it tomorrow AM, chase the rest of the head studs and await a few new head studs. I am going to take the seats out of the car and have them re stuffed. The car that never stops keeping me busy.

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Posted on: 2016/3/18 23:13

AJS

Head is painted, and I removed the seats.

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I decided today was a good day to remove the seats to have them rebuilt. Removing the front passenger was an adventure. The head is painted and I will let it cure a few days before I install it.

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Posted on: 2016/3/19 17:19

BDC

Re: head gasket problems with 1935 eight

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Those seats still look really good.

Posted on: 2016/3/19 20:04

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AJS

Re: seats

#24

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The seat covers are not changing. I am going to have the springs re-tied and new foam installed. The front seats are like sitting in a hole, and all the seats are very lumpy.

Posted on: 2016/3/20 2:42

Owen_Dyneto

Re: seats

#25

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I'd expect that the seats were originally padded with horse hair, not foam, at least that is the case with 1934 and earlier. Horse hair is longer-lasting than most foams and gives an excellent seat cushion.

Posted on: 2016/3/20 7:57

Marty or Marston

Re: head gasket problems with 1935 eight

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Nice looking job on the head.

Posted on: 2016/3/20 9:01

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AJS

Re: head gasket problems with 1935 eight

#27

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I chased all the head stud threads today. I hope to have the engine back up and running this coming weekend. If all goes well I will only be waiting a few weeks to get the seats back into the car.

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Posted on: 2016/3/21 0:11

AJS

Head going on tomorrow

#28

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I have a friend coming tomorrow to help me lift the head on.The old head is on the right, it will make a nice wall hanging. I have the Cormorant back from the plater. I assembled it and have it back on the car. The seat rebuild is well under way.

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Posted on: 2016/3/24 12:30

Don Shields

Re: head gasket problems with 1935 eight

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Just a tap on the shoulder to remind you of O_D's advice in post #18. Looks like it hasn't been done yet based on today's picture. He gave you excellent advice; ask me how I know.

Posted on: 2016/3/24 20:50

Don Shields
1933 Eight Model 1002 Seven Passenger Sedan
1954 Convertible

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Re: head gasket problems with 1935 eight

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Home away from home

Following up on the previous posting: The water outlet flange also looks like it could use a little attention. The rough surface might not seal.

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Posted on: 2016/3/24 21:35

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