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jerryc
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 01:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just acquired a Palmer BHT, Serial No. 353595. It hasn't run in 10 years and was stored in an open shed, but I'd judge it to be in decent shape. The mag is dead and one valve is stuck, so I've got a couple of obvious places to begin work. I've ordered a manual. Many thanks for making the manual available.

For openers, I've got two questions: 1) What year was this engine made? 2) Should I need parts (eg, rings, valves, carb kit or whatever) where would one begin the search?

Thanks,
Jerry Crosby
Vashon Island, WA
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miro
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey Jerry - if you want to REALLY find out how to do the job right, you really ought to come to the Calvert engine show in May. Everybody, who is anybody will be there - probably the best collection of experience and brains that you could ever hope to get.
I know it's a bit of a hike, but it takes me well over 24 hours to get there from where I am ( a combination of commercial flight and drive time) and it's worth the trip.

Miro
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jerryc
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Miro,
So I just figured out where Calvert is ..... or at least what State it's in. It's a haul from Puget Sound country! I can see from the pictures that I'd need a couple things before showing up. First I'd need a good baseball cap. Then I'd need to find an engine that's a lot older than a 1952 Palmer. Showing up there to ask about a young pup like my Palmer would be sorta like showing up at a Model A convention and asking about rebuilding a 283 Chevy!

Thanks for the tip, thought. I'll keep it in mind. I'll bet it's a lot of fun.

Jerry
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J.B. Cstagnos
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 07:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jerry, I think this engine uses the same piston as a flathead Ford 60, valves may work also.
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Richard Day
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

David Dunbar has noted the original BH piston was from the 1932-37 flat head V-8 Ford. He provided the following numbers. Ford 40-6110-A Piston, Ford 18-6135-A wrist pin. These are available from Hastings, Piston # 121-S Plus they have standard over sizes and you can buy single units. He further warns that the piston should be installed with the Major thrust side (solid side) towards the valves. The slotted side towards the starboard side of the engine. He suggests that (with the valve clearances set correctly) set the valve timing with the exhaust just closed on TDC and the intake should open one tooth late. The bearing inserts on the piston rod big end should have the grooved insert in the cap.
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travis harrison
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 04:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have a Palmer pw 27 and I took the cylinder head cover off to check the water jackets and found that they were all clear and in good shape except for one hole which is rusted over. Would it be dangerous to try to drill this out? Should I leave it this way? Are there other options?

Thanks
travis
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jerryc
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 10:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The only obviously missing piece on my BHT is the shift lever. I talked with the fellow I got it from today, thinking it must still be in his shed. He confessed to a bad day at sea ...... One of his buddies lost it overboard! Any ideas on where one might track down a shift lever?

Thanks guys for the info on pistons.

Jerry
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J.B. Castagnos
Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2004 - 01:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I borrowed a lever and had one cast. My engine has the Snow-Nabstedt(sp) gear, the lever is different on the later gears but I was able to bore it to fit. I have seen a pto on a Wisconsin engine with the same lever, may be easier to find.

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