Re: [HSS] 1927 Hudson Super Six (Early F-Head)

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I don't know the answer, but I assume they were holes for the sand casting,

as that is the only reason for so-called frost plugs anyway, as a way to

remove the sand from the castings. They do have to filled in though.

Geoff.

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Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 1:15 AM

Subject: [HSS] 1927 Hudson Super Six (Early F-Head)





> Good day. I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Okay, here are some

> more novice questions.

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> 1. I currently have my engine bolted to a Harbor Freight engine

> stand. You know the kind, the engine is bolted to the bell housing

> case and the front end hangs free. Well, in my case, the engine is

> bolted to the bell housing (if that is what it is called) and is

> supported on the front engine mounts by a pile of bricks on each

> side. It's been that way for years now. Okay, laugh, I know. But

> this was the only way I thought I could support the fron end. I

> thought it would be too much weight on the rear if I did not support

> the front also.

>

> Question: Does someone have a photo of an engine stand that they

> either have bought or constructed that supports the entire engine? (

> I am taking a mig welding class and this would be a good project if

> someone had a good design.

>

> 2. Follow-up from an earlier question. On the top end of the engine

> (looking straight down at the pistons) there are two holes that I will

> be fitting with 1 5/16" discs cemented in using permatex and a slight

> tap with a ball pean (sp.= pean?) hammer.

>

> Question: Why would the manufacturer cast an engine with freeze plug

> holes on the top of the engine since there are freeze plugs cast on

> the end of the motor? (Just curious?) Or were these vent holes from

> sand casting?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Rick and Son

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