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.
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In an attempt to strip the chrome, the steel baffle plate and breather tube were dissolved. It was necessary to replace both.
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Checking the fit on the baffle plate, and breather tube installed, before welding the plate.
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Plate welded in place, and ready for bushings.
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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:
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