Fa-60

[J-Dub]

Alright so I unzipped the caster locked FA-60 engine and found a couple surprises. It appears it had new or really close to new pistons and a beveled crank. But what REALLY threw me off was chromed rods... I quit for the night before I split the rods from the crank so I didn't 100% confirm that they were chromed and not just highly polished.
So my question that can likely only get answered here is; Was Chrome Plating rods something that was often done on these engines?

Pictures to come,
J-Dub

[Steve Litzell]

Hey J Dub, I have seen a lot of Flathead stuff over the year and never new they would plate/ polish the rods. But your dad may have played with this. Are you sure they are chrome? Could be a light Nichol plate or just polished steel. Talk to you soon bud

[J-Dub]

Here are the rods in question. They appear to have been polished then chromed... What are your thoughts?

J-Dub

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[J-Dub]

[F-12]

Boy does that bring back memories of Doc Bradley. When he built our A Flathead, he had a set of rods that looked exactly like that to go in it. Worked like a dream as during the five or six seasons we ran the motor, the only thing we did to it was change sparkplugs. Thanks, J Dub.

[BJuby]

Those rods are definitely interesting.

What crank does the engine have in it? 20H, Mark 25? Just wondering. Thanks

[J-Dub]

Once I have this powerhead back together in a running condition, it will be for sale. If anyone has any interest, email me at JDub47R@Yahoo.com.

Thanks!
J-Dub

[Steve Litzell]

Ok I offer a six pack

[J-Dub]

A six-pack of what??? Because I can't be too sure what a Crazy Redneck may be referring to...

J-Dub

[hydroc888]

Ok. I dont normally do this but 2 . 4 paks of Bodicans the premier of beer drinkers