rlfervan Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hi all. Just brought home a 47 EF The last thing I need is another project but... Any way the truck is overall very solid, little rust and most of the parts are there. The Continental L6 is stuck. I removed the nose and radiator this weekend and put a wrench on the end of the crank but it wont budge. My plan is to remove the head and maybe the oil pan and access how bad it is. Then I will decide weather to try to spend time, $$ and effort to get the engine running or start to search for a replacement. Any thoughts, advice or input are welcomed. Rob. 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 welcome get some cano kroil its expensive but it works put about a half a cup in each cylinder and wait about 3 days then work it loose 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-370458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted May 22, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looks good. I've got a '47 EF too. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-370464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Engine parts are available and prices aren't too bad. Have fun with it! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-370491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 8:34 PM, carlotpilot said: welcome get some cano kroil its expensive but it works put about a half a cup in each cylinder and wait about 3 days then work it loose Some of us old tractor boys use brake fluid. It is expensive also, but most people own a can or two of it. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-370856 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 I got the nose and the head off. 4 of 6 cyl look great 5th will clean up 6th looks not so good. bigger worry is the valves on those 2 cylinders are a mess. I did order some Kroil, as luck would have it I also got a seized generator in the shop yesterday so it will get a good test. I work on small engines to support my rust addiction. All I need now is time and money and this mack will roll again. I am thinking about going to the ATCA show in Macungie PA. About a 2 hour ride for me.anyone else going? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-371684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted July 27, 2017 Author Share Posted July 27, 2017 Well I did get the Continental 290 Unstuck. I put together a you tube video of the process if anyone is interested here is a link. Mack Unstuck Call me crazy but it worked 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-375855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 persistence usually pays off best of luck getting her running again Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-375860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I've never seen that done. I guess it wouldn't work on a 350 Chevy with aluminum pistons. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-375862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 1 hour ago, yarnall said: I've never seen that done. I guess it wouldn't work on a 350 Chevy with aluminum pistons. if the pistons have`nt welded themselves to the cyl walls it will work Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-375869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 ED Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Any updates, and did you have luck with the stock engine? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-377939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Yes Engine came out came apart got cleaned, cleaned some more, block went to machine shop got cleaned again Magnafluxed. It got 2 cylinders sleeved, the rest honed. Block decked. 6 new valve guides, a few new valves a couple seats. all seats and valves ground 4 new tappets. new valve springs exh keepers. New cam and rod bearings. crank polished. slight crack in the head repaired and head milled flat.Then cleaned some more. Yes it was grimey. While it was in the machine shop I rebuilt the carb, governor fuel pump and distributor. water pump was sent out to shipbuilder. clutch and pressure plate rebuilt. got the engine back t weeks ago and cleaned one last time brushing out oil galleys. It is now going back together quite nicely. I will try to upload some pictures if you want. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 where are the pictures Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 7/27/2017 at 11:42 AM, rlfervan said: Call me crazy but it worked That's reasonably common here, amongst the Stationary Engine Crowd..... Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That's a good feeling when you get all the bent, rusted, worn pieces fixed and going back together with good parts. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 5/26/2017 at 7:49 PM, Mike said: Some of us old tractor boys use brake fluid. It is expensive also, but most people own a can or two of it. So you just pour straight brake fluid in the cylinders? I didn't know that would work. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Making progress! Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 ( On 5/26/2017 at 7:49 PM, Mike said: Some of us old tractor boys use brake fluid. It is expensive also, but most people own a can or two of it.) I have used a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone. You can get acetone at most hardware stores. It works very well, and is relatively inexpensive. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Got the valve train back together this evening. As I said before cleaned a LOT of parts. While cleaning hardware I discovered this. just reminds me the importance of cleaning and inspection. This bolt was one that holds the timing back cover. Not sure what would causes a crack like this. I guess 70 years of holding tight. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) that could be one of a kind a conversation piece for sure engine cleaned up really well for having been stuck Edited February 17, 2018 by carlotpilot Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Got the valve train back together this evening. As I said before cleaned a LOT of parts. While cleaning hardware I discovered this. just reminds me the importance of cleaning and inspection.This bolt was one that holds the timing back cover. Not sure what would causes a crack like this. I guess 70 years of holding tight.Making progress. Got the bottom end all torqued down and locked down safety wired. Also got the oil pump clocked to the distributor ( I think). Peary for oil pan Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Making progress. Got the bottom end all torqued down and locked down safety wired. Also got the oil pump clocked to the distributor ( I think). Peary for oil pan Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlfervan Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 Oil pan back on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rlfervan Posted February 21, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 21, 2018 Cleaning is done. Time for paintSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/49920-47-ef-new-here/#findComment-392522 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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