Trusty “W” Update! VanNess Engineering Running Strong!
Custom made pistons
Here is the latest from VanNessville. The Crank has been all redone, as well as new Valves, and pretty much every part ,piston and whatever other stuff is out there. Just last night we got photos of the engine all together and primed! Wow.
Thats a lot of customness
Cool package
W Engine Rebuild crank
The valve on the right is not in a good place and we replaced them all. This is corrosion that happens at a weld point and is one of the main reasons for a broken valve.
Coming together
Putting it all together
Pistons in
Getting closer
Phot from last night!
Looking for love in just the right place. Rebuilt transmission all bolted on!
I see a header!
They have super powers over at Van Ness. Lightning bolts help!
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My counter weights bolts were tack welded in place. I suspect today’s Lock Tight would alleviate the need of that, but I sure would hate to have one of those come off at RPM.
Here is the COOL old new stock box for the .020 under main bearings I needed.
The original tag
On this NOS W engine block
Just prompted me to look into Hercules Engines. Interesting history. http://www.gasenginemagazine.com/gas-engines/a-brief-history-of-hercules-engines.aspx
Has this ever been covered by WB? If so, I must have missed it.
Those FM inserts look as old as the boat .
Edward
Have to go over to see that lapstrake in the backround.
Definite engine envy here – very nice work by VanNess