Fa-60

[J-Dub]

Alright so I unzipped the caster locked FA-60 engine and found a couple surprises. It appears it had new or really close to new pistons and a beveled crank. But what REALLY threw me off was chromed rods... I quit for the night before I split the rods from the crank so I didn't 100% confirm that they were chromed and not just highly polished.
So my question that can likely only get answered here is; Was Chrome Plating rods something that was often done on these engines?

Pictures to come,
J-Dub

[Steve Litzell]

Hey J Dub, I have seen a lot of Flathead stuff over the year and never new they would plate/ polish the rods. But your dad may have played with this. Are you sure they are chrome? Could be a light Nichol plate or just polished steel. Talk to you soon bud

[J-Dub]

Here are the rods in question. They appear to have been polished then chromed... What are your thoughts?

J-Dub

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[F-12]

Boy does that bring back memories of Doc Bradley. When he built our A Flathead, he had a set of rods that looked exactly like that to go in it. Worked like a dream as during the five or six seasons we ran the motor, the only thing we did to it was change sparkplugs. Thanks, J Dub.

[BJuby]

Those rods are definitely interesting.

What crank does the engine have in it? 20H, Mark 25? Just wondering. Thanks

[J-Dub]

Once I have this powerhead back together in a running condition, it will be for sale. If anyone has any interest, email me at JDub47R@Yahoo.com.

Thanks!
J-Dub

[Steve Litzell]

Ok I offer a six pack:cool:

[J-Dub]

A six-pack of what??? Because I can't be too sure what a Crazy Redneck may be referring to...

J-Dub

[hydroc888]

Ok. I dont normally do this but 2 . 4 paks of Bodicans the premier of beer drinkers

[BJuby]

Just out of curiosity, what is a "safe" range in prop diameter and pitch for the A class Loopers? I am certain someone on here has the answer :)

[J-Dub]

I definitely don't know.. Most of these engines last ran before I was born! Correct me if I am wrong guys, but the A's typically ran 16:21's and the B's usually ran 1:1's???

J-Dub

[Steve Litzell]

I definitely don't know.. Most of these engines last ran before I was born! Correct me if I am wrong guys, but the A's typically ran 16:21's and the B's usually ran 1:1's???

J-Dub

Yup you got it! For a kid you not too dumb:):):rolleyes: The a's ran on a boat with training wheels around 6 to 6 3/8 x 10 or 10 1/4 or a little more. In other words a good M prop from today;) And that six pack is of anything you care to dare with buddy! Steve

[BJuby]

I am a little surprised at that size, pretty small for the power they delivered, is that because their performing rpm range was so high? If I ran one and didn't want it winding up (and ran 1:1's) something a little larger like 7 x 11 wouldn't be bad, or would it? Thanks for the info

[Steve Litzell]

Wouldn't get over the hump or have enough to pull a sick ***** off a piss pot with that combo!:(

[BJuby]

I'll be on the lookout for the correct prop then. Thanks

[rumleyfips]

I bought a junker A looper out of a marina's scrap pile in the mid 70's. It had no carb or coils, the flywheel was cracked and it was stuck but it had a decent KG4H housing and a good 1-1 quicky boot and a chrome Mercury steering bar so it seemed worth $100.

About the same time I bought a couple of old wheels from a guy with A&B Anzanis. They were 6x9 and 6+x9+ and were A&B alky wheels. I put a bit of pitch in the little one and won a bunch of ASR races with it. The bigger one was a pretty good ASH prop.

[J-Dub]

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Making progress. I need to make a new stator plate and go through the fuel system and the powerhead will be done.



J-Dub

[BJuby]

Very nice. Can't wait to hear it fire up!

[J-Dub]

More progress. I machined adaptors for the powerhead to tower, and the tower to lower unit. Now I need to get the tower and clamp assembly powder coated to look nice. Then run the water lines, hang the ignition and tidy up fuel system. Sorry for the crappy pictures.
This engine could be YOURS when its done!

J-Dub

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[Steve Litzell]

More progress. I machined adaptors for the powerhead to tower, and the tower to lower unit. Now I need to get the tower and clamp assembly powder coated to look nice. Then run the water lines, hang the ignition and tidy up fuel system. Sorry for the crappy pictures.
This engine could be YOURS when its done!

J-Dub



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Thought that it was already mine! Biggest laugh so far is " you machining anything":eek::rolleyes: ! Geez! roofers!:D catch ya later:p

[J-Dub]

Thought that it was already mine! Biggest laugh so far is " you machining anything":eek::rolleyes: ! Geez! roofers!:D catch ya later:p

Said the Crazy Redneck...