Engine lubrication

[Gnarly Gnu]

Informative classic video, worth a watch if you are interested in mechanics.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDXXkpGiLU0

 

 

[Kiwi303]

Interesting conrod lubrication, the didn't cross drill the mains and con bearings.

 

 

[Gnarly Gnu]

Classic 1936 engine cooling video from Chevrolet (prior to pressurised systems):

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoA-2TlZY5I

 

 

[Sloper]

The Sloper has splash fed bearings, Chev used it up until 1953.

 

White metal bearing on the crank and 4 shims in the conrods to set up the gap.

 

Last forever, l have dropped the sump in the car to remove a shim on a hammering bearing to fix it.

 

We had it on a dyno a couple of years ago 29hp at the rear wheels, exactley what the manual said.

 

Not bad for a 76 year old.

 

regards Bruce