mfg Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) For what purpose was 1"X1" steel key stock added to Ron Hall's famous '1963' Studebaker Avanti Bonneville engine? Edited February 8, 2020 by mfg spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted February 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 No thoughts here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2020 ANSWER....These were the machined steel blocks placed below the specially machined main bearing supports adding strength to the 'lower end' of this Bonneville engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottgriggs Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Is there a photo of what that looked like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted February 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 4 hours ago, scottgriggs said: Is there a photo of what that looked like? If you can come up with a copy of 'Avanti Magazine' #92, you'll find a great story about Ron Hall's engine, along with many photos. (including photos of the unique main bearing supports) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regnalbob Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 5 hours ago, scottgriggs said: Is there a photo of what that looked like? 39 minutes ago, mfg said: If you can come up with a copy of 'Avanti Magazine' #92, you'll find a great story about Ron Hall's engine, along with many photos. (including photos of the unique main bearing supports) Winter - Spring Issue, 1992 # 79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted February 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Well done Regnalbob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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