I borrowed a puller and got the crank gear off, the lifters and cam out (lifters and cam are badly worn), the front plate out. Today I pulled the bearing caps and pulled the crank up enough to get to the oil pump pin out (it wasn't accessible where the crank was frozen.) Then hoisted the crank out and put some blocks in so I could get the clutch and flywheel off. I was able to get all the pistons driven out. Number 2 was pretty tight. I broke the crown of the piston out and cut thru the ring area with a sawzall to relieve some of the pressure, then was able to get it the rest of the way out. Here's a couple of pics. Crank was 10 under and may need to be reground a bit smaller, a little worn. Rods are removed from the pistons and should be good to use.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
