I’m attempting to detail an engine for a 40’s hot rod. I’ve managed to get a hold of a number of resin parts, wires etc. My problem is, this is the first time I’ve done this…so I’m not sure how exactly to make it look accurate. I’ve looked through hot-rod magazines in search for a “guide” on how wires and other details are run on a V-8. Unfortunately, I can’t get a good picture of the whole engine.
Anyways, my question is this: Does anyone have any information, articles, drawings, or maybe advice on how I can proceed with the detail work
Sounds to me like you are on the right track. Pics of 1:1 engines will give you a good idea of how things should look. You didn’t mention what engine you will be using - maybe this will help you out a bit.
Firing order for:
Ford Flathead 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Ford 302 & 460 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Ford 351 & 400 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Small & Big-Block Chevy, SB & BB Dodge/Plymouth (Incl. Hemi)1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
For all V8 engines, #1 cylinder is drivers side front, drivers side cylinders are 1-3-5-7, pass side 2-4-6-8.
Wecome and Good Luck!
You could always find a car show and find one and take a look first hand. I know around here there is one somewhere close by most sat nights and the owners love nothing more than to show off thier toys.
You can also do an image search on Google – I’ve gotten some good results that way, too.
The problem with most pictures, on the internet and in magazines, is that it’s usually hard to see exactly what’s going on. I haven’t really found anything on the internet explaining the plumbing and wiring on a motor (and I’ve been looking on the inernet mostly because it’s free).
If you find a good source, please post it up here – I’d like to know, too.
If I remember right the dist. was on the front of the engine. the generator was on top and the wires from the dist came out of either side and went under the gen. the fuel pump was on the back of the manifold and a fuel line ran from there to the carb which was in the middle. I f there is anymore I might be able to help you with E- Mail me at repub@outdrs.net
Thanks…the info is helpful. Does anyone know a place to get ram pipes, or dual carb air filters? resin maybe? All the hobby shops around here don’t carry anything like that?
Kaalvin,
Have a look at this site: http://modeltech.tripod.com/
There is a huge mount of stuff and some awesome pics for car detailers.
Also there is a diagram for distributor placement and wiring runs for V8 engines for various models.
Cheers, Pete.
Pete, thanks for the addition to my favorites list. Cool site there, now I’m gonna get back to it and check out the PE tutorial, been wanting to learn how to do that.
you can always pick up a Hot Rod magazine, or just goto the magazine rack and look around, there are plenty of car mags, especially one’s that deal with custom rods…