Green Diamond 214 engine


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Rusty Driver
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Post Thu Dec 14, 2017 2:51 pm

Green Diamond 214 engine

Does anyone know where I could get rod bearings for a 214 GD engine? I hade to have the crankshaft turned and I need .10 under bearings. This is out of a 1942 KB series pickup. The motor was free and I have gotten .30 over pistons, new valves, OH gasket kit only thing holding me up now are the rod bearings. I am restoring this back to as orginal as possible and am looking for some other parts as well.
Radiator, front bumper, gas tank. Any help would be appreciated.
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:50 pm

Re: Green Diamond 214 engine

A little late now, but when working on vintage stuff, NEVER machine 1st and go looking for a size, look at what is available, and have the parts machined to that spec. It is the opposite to building a modern engine, when you want to machine to the least possible undersize.
Try Olsen gasket for gasket kits. Others may have help for bearings.
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Post Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:51 am

Re: Green Diamond 214 engine

For the bearings, check with Tom Underwood, Parts of the Past, 785-749-5231

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Rusty Driver
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Post Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:46 am

Re: Green Diamond 214 engine

Thanks guys for the feedback. I will contact Tom Underwood.

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Post Sun Dec 17, 2017 9:04 am

Re: Green Diamond 214 engine

Thanks Dean for Tom's lead. he had the .10 under rod bearings plus a NOS set of valves for that engine all at a very good price. He gave me some leads on some other items I am needing to locate.
This forum is great.

Rusty Driver
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Post Wed Jan 03, 2018 11:50 am

Re: Green Diamond 214 engine

ks ihc guy, glad you were able to find your bearings. Because of this thread and Dean's lead to Tom Underwood, I too was able to find bearings for my SD240. I called Tom for .020 under mains and lo and behold he had them. Nice guy and great price.
So, thank you Dean.
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Golden Jubilee
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Post Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:41 pm

Re: Green Diamond 214 engine

You're welcome, guys. Tom is a great guy and a great resource.

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