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1937-1948 flathead bronze gear solution

Started by Jeff Maltby 4194, February 18, 2009, 04:12:54 PM

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Jeff Maltby 4194

Jeffo 49er chapter

CLC 1985
Honda Gold Wing GL1500

baxterculver

Interesting information.  What was missing from the article was the price of the "kit".  Can someone post that?
baxter culver clc#17184

"Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364

Cadillac Kid-Greg Surfas
Director Modified Chapter CLC
CLC #15364
66 Coupe deVille (now gone to the UK)
72 Eldo Cpe  (now cruising the sands in Quatar)
73 Coupe deVille
75 Coupe deElegance
76 Coupe deVille
79 Coupe de ville with "Paris" (pick up) option and 472 motor
514 inch motor now in '73-

Wayne Womble 12210

Sounds like you need to run the C rated oil and or zink additive and it might take care of the problem. He never mentions those, but the S oils have little zinc in them anymore.

Jeff Maltby 4194

They also rebuilt flathead water pumps with larger bushings/modern seals for $125 plus shipping.
Jeffo 49er chapter

CLC 1985
Honda Gold Wing GL1500