Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[cliff]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Hey Cliff!
I know the timing may not be great, but I can come pick you up some time if you would like to see the truck for yourself. Did you end up writing the additional details for the Maryborough Military Museum?

Sorry Tony Timing is bad due to Kathie's health although she is doing OK at present despite the circumstances! Yes got the details to the museum for the models I donated.

I'll keep in touch mate. Thanks for the kind thoughts

[Private_collector]

French con rods.jpg Grant piston ring set.jpg Piston with rings closeup.jpg
After some very helpful replies to questions I had asked on another forum, the piston and con rod sets are now assembled. A quantity of French cosmoline (or froggy equivelent) had to be scrubbed away from the connecting rods first. It was good to see that the people at Grant have done their best to label the ring set in such a way that it would be almost impossible to make a mistake with installation.
Pistons with rings x8.jpg Piston test fit, no big end bearing installed.jpg
I did the mandatory test fit of one piston and con rod. The piston you see in the cylinder looks to be sitting too low because the big end bearing has NOT been added. Difference in height required for piston to sit correct, is same thickness of a big end bearing. I know, because I measured, but did not want to handle the bearings until final assembly commences. That may be this weekend.

[Private_collector]

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Several days ago I ordered a custom made muffler from the USA. It will be very close to the photo above, though the in/out pipes will be in different locations. While not a cheap item, it is about as close to an original as I will ever see. Cost is under $180, including the $50USD for shipping. I won't see it for quite some time. Manufacturer asks for 10-15 business days for production, and I would expect another >2/52 for the journey to AU. In the meantime, hopefully I can acquire a suitable piece of 1 & 5/8 pipe and the one remaining pipe hanger I will need to complete the job.

Thanks to Jacques earlier postings showing correct pipe hangers, I have been fortunate enough to locate the hanger that bolts tothe chassis rail. Now need to search for the hanger that attaches to fuel tank strap.