In catching up with the slew of threads that were posted while I was galavanting at the Y-Block Shootout, I came across the girdle requests in Seppo’s roadster thread.  Due to the interest that’s being generated, I’ll make a new post out of this.

 

 

 

 

 

Although I hadn’t given much thought up until now to making any additional girdles for Y engines other than what I need for the current crop of in-house builds, I’ll put it on the list for this winter when things slow down just a bit.  The question comes up if the girdles (for those that are installing them yourselves) need to be pre-drilled and/or if studs/hardware needs to be supplied.  I see no problem in supplying girdles in either a pre-drilled or a non-drilled (blank) format.  Supplying the hardware gets more complicated but is expected to be doable if necessary.  The last crop of girdles I fabricated were for conventional timing covers and not the shortened marine covers.

 

I’ll add that using studs at the rear main typically requires an oil pan modification.  I’ve been both ways on the rear main attachment in regards to using studs through the girdle at that point versus using bolts under the girdle and not studding the girdle at that point.  Your thoughts regarding predrilled girdles, hardware, or anything else are welcome.  Another point is that the main cap tops around the bolt holes do require some milling in order to adjust the height of the girdle appropriately.

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)

Ted, I too am interested in the girdle. If you don't want to manufacture the pieces, a drawing with all dimensions would be fine as I have a guy here that could cut one or two out. (for Charlie and myself)

   God Bless.   Tim                           http://yblockguy.com/

350ci Y-Block FED "Elwood", 301ci Y-Block Unibody LSR "Jake", 312ci Y-Block '58 F-100, 338ci Y-Block powered Model A Tudor

tim@yblockguy.com  Visalia, California    Just west of the Sequoias

I'm interested, predrilled or as a kit.


Lawrenceville, GA

Atleast two pieces predrilled for conventional timing cover for us. Long enough main studs are also welcome, because atleast here it's bit hard to find inch size bolts etc.  Or those have to be ordered from somewhere .

And Ted, congrats about joining in the 8's club . We are far behind, but...

 Seppo from Järvenpää, Finland
www.hollowheads.net (just click the hole in the head to proceed)

Hi Ted, I also might be interested in a main girdle. I aquired a freshly rebuilt,stripped and polished 4-71 blower monday so I might try putting a Y block blower bullet together if I can find the time and $$$$. Thanks, Stan

G'Day Ted,

           I too would be up for a girdle or two also, at any level, though a stud kit, drilled etc would be a definate plus, thanks and congrats on all your work/efforts,

                                                  ScottY!

"MY TWO BOBS WORTH!" (Twenty Cents AUD)

Y-BLOCKS ROCK!!!!!

Ted, Chuck Girdle? Chuck

Y's guys rule!
Looking for McCullouch VS57 brackets and parts. Also looking for 28 Chrysler series 72 parts. And early Hemi parts.

MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

I'll buy one. Studs are not needed but pre-drilled would be nice. Please let us know when we can purchase. Very interested in a electric water pump if your still doing those as well. Thanks, -Andrew

1959 and 1960 f-100sAkron OH

Put me down for a Kit

Chuck.  Your soon to be completed engine is using the girdle that was supplied with it.  Are you also requesting another girdle?

Lorena, Texas (South of Waco)