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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-23-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,532
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: First new block build.

Wow! Where have I been? I guess I've been sniffing too many Babbitt fumes tearing 5 old blocks apart to get one good one. I am an engine builder and just found out about this today from waxhead in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-03-2014, 03:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,471
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Turlock machine

You are absolutely correct, it does not change the facts. The main fact being that ALL of the crankshaft bearing caps were designed to be adjustable with shims and NONE of them were made to have the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,471
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Turlock machine

Oil grooves are absolutely necessary for gravity Fed oiling. The inserts shown in my engine at the top of this page have 2 oil grooves in them: the radial groove that you can see in the pic and an...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2014, 12:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,471
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Turlock machine

The pan gasket is cork on the cap and is designed for shim adjustment so it is a non issue. The register generally is between .002" and .005" but has never been more than .010"
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,471
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Turlock machine

This is Joe from turlock machine. The picture you see here is of an engine that I machined. This is shown with AER insert bearings installed, not Babbitt. The crank centerline is in original ford...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,402
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Engine Rebuilder on ebay

I suppose that now would be a good time for me to pipe in.... I have been struggling with a loss of energy for the last several months and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-07-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,402
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Engine Rebuilder on ebay

Hello guys, my name is Joe Sivils and I own Turlock machine and my ebay name is modelaengines4u. I have been rebuilding model a engines since 1999. All of my engines carry a 2 year warranty and I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,810
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: intermitten overheating

Does the engine start running rough right as the temp is climbing? I saw this problem once and was blaming it on a head basket but found a crack between the cylinder and the water jacket on #3...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,961
Posted By turlockmachine
Re: Possible New Idea for Pressure to Model A Mains?

Hello all, I am new to this forum but not new to the world of pressuring model a engines. This idea is very interesting, but seems a little backward only because inertia is trying to sling the oil...
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