Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,056
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I have modified a couple Lucas 25D vacuum/mechanical advance distributors for use on high compression heads. I need three more for engine builds in the works. I get them on Amazon for about $80.00....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,110
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-15-2024, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,110
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,038
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,038
Re: counter balanced crank
Tom,
The Burlington counterweighted crankshaft is an option also. I have used a number of them in the past. The link follows:
https://burlingtoncrankshaft.com/
Good Day!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-16-2023, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,154
Re: Banger Fuel Injection
I installed a five gallon belly tank that the injection system circulates fuel from. Fuel feeds from the original tank to the belly tank. There is also a manual vapor bleed valve on the belly tank.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2023, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 8,154
Re: Banger Fuel Injection
I drove my Sniper 1100 fuel injected Burtz engine 11,500 miles this past summer while on a road trip to Alaska. The Burtz engine has a Miller Hi-Speed head on it. The system worked flawlessly. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2023, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,096
Re: Ethanol 101
Our local Club (Twin Cities Model A Ford Club) invited a fuel expert to one of our winter clinics to speak about fuel and oil for our cars. For winter storage of our cars and small engine equipment,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-26-2023, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,058
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2023, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
The trailer has a self fabricated metal frame with 3/4” square tubing structure for the sides and portion that hinges to open. The rounded shapes are made of 3/4” wood blocking fastened to the metal...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-07-2023, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
My wife, Jean, flew to Anchorage and we spent a few days there also visited Seward, Denali Park and Talkeetna. We took a flight out of Talkeetna to view Denali and land on a glacier.
In Seward, we...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-27-2023, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
“Entourage”. Well, I wasn’t going to let it be known that the number has dropped to four! The mosquitoes are awfully bothersome to any exposed skin.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2023, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
I am at a campground about 30 miles NE of Anchorage. The Mountain views the last days have been awesome. The show at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s was also fun. My side mount spare tire arm broke coming...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2023, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
Greetings All,
I just arrived midday to Fort Nelson, about 280 miles up the Alaskan Highway from the starting point of Dawson Creek. Yesterday, I started the drive on the highway about 2:00 pm after...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2023, 09:44 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Re: Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
Thanks for the comments guys. I will post some updates every couple days…I don’t want people to bore you with the mundane!
First day on the road ended at the Lorraine Dam Campground in North...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-12-2023, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,269
Starting a Road Trip to Alaska
Well, I am finally off on my long delayed road trip from Minnesota to Alaska. I am planning to be on the road for 10 to 13 weeks. I am traveling in my ‘31 Slant windshield pulling a tear drop clam...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2023, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,662
Re: Reports on Burtz new engines
95hp at 2800 rpm.
Jim Brierley ground a cam for me that provided greater torque at a lower rpm.
I designed the car to pull a small camper and keeping the rpm in check was my goal.
Good Day!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-06-2023, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,662
Re: Reports on Burtz new engines
I made four aluminum spacers that mimic the flange end on the manifold. They act as spacers to support the concave manifold washers. The manifold studs that hold the intake on need to be longer due...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2023, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,662
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2023, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,662
Re: Reports on Burtz new engines
I am currently running one Stromberg 97. (Okay power)
I have also tried two Stromberg 81's (Very good power and throttle response...poor fuel economy, there is one throttle position where I cannot...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 10,662
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