We’re doing a concourse restore on Steve’s 42 EL
Notice the white lifter stools and lifter pump, due to the war silver was not available.
In an attempt to strip the chrome, the steel baffle plate and breather tube were dissolved. It was necessary to replace both.
Checking the fit on the baffle plate, and breather tube installed, before welding the plate.
Plate welded in place, and ready for bushings.
Steve’s generator, before and after restoration.
Here are two more shots of the engine on final assembly
Proper flywheel thrust washer selected to achieve .012 end play:
