here is a dot on the small gear. it must line with the crank for timing. Clean that gear really good. it is there hard to see. maybe with an eye loop. I had the same problem. It isn't that easy to

I thought, why am I waiting until morning, I’m bored with all this self quarantine stuff, so I went to my workshop and took the pictures. In these pics, you can see the position of #1 cylinder cam

No. Both valves are closed, and the lobes are equidistant from their followers (each just touching its follower). I’ll take a picture of this and post it tomorrow morning. David Sent from

I appreciate the replies.. David, when you say “ the first cylinder’s cam lobes both point downward” are you saying that the cam lobes in cylinder 1 are both somewhat depressing the valves such

When I assemble a Crosley engine, I pay no attention to the timing marks. If you put #1 cylinder on TDC, the cam is set so that the first cylinder’s cam lobes both point downward, and are equally

I'm actually installing my crankshaft tonight or tomorrow. If I get it done before someone else sends you a picture I'll send you a picture of the crank & cam (valve timing) and the distributor

OK, I put the crankshaft in and followed the manual and installed the camshaft. When I rolled the engine over to get compression on cylinder 1 it never got compression. I watched and when the piston

John The serial number plate is not original to the car. It appears to be a remanufactured plate put on at a later date. It would not have an original number to avoid duplication with another

I've got a 1947 Crosley Sedan with a Serial Number of: C47205441. Is this a valid number? I thought the serial number should be CC47-20544 for my car but the serial number plate shows C47205441.

Whats you phone number and i will call you.. Dale 775-450-1105

Dale I’m in Jacksonville, Texas but could deliver to Northwest Arkansas when this virus clears up. I would like $400 for the generator. Can send more pictures. Tim

Hi tim What do you need for it and where are you located?

I’ve got a complete generator I’m trying to sell.

Moderator: I change the Subject line so the mesage would not get lost. Not to change the subject, but i am looking for an army generator sheet metal. Mine is pretty rusty and cant be used. I need

Look on the outside of the gear or the face which faces the front of the engine.

From: Jeff Ackerman As Chairman of the Crosley Automobile Club, "The Vision Continues" national meet, July 6 - 11 2020, I am optimistic the big show will go on. Very soon you will be receiving your

OK.. I think I figured it out. The small gear that I was trying to find a mark on drives the oil pump and distributor. The other gear that slides on after the spring does have a punch mark.. so, I’m

Hello everyone.. Im attempting to install the crankshaft. I have the Service Manual and read through the section a few times. The small gear was not installed on the crankshaft. I have a notch in my

Jeff I forwarded your photo to Chet, here is his reply with more Charlie stories. Jim... Many thanks for attaching the photo. Charlie was very proud of his Crosley Flying Saucer. He drove it to the

Chet, Here is a photo I took this past Autumn of Ted DellaCamera from Yankee Crosley Parts. He gave me a ride in the Flying Saucer ! Jeffrey