Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 748
Re: valve guide question
I'm dealing with this issue now myself with my BURTZ block. The modern valve kit sold by all the suppliers part number 6505M the valve guides are too small. Even knurling did not produce acceptable...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 827
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
Dave, you might look into the BURTZ cylinder head 6.5 to 1 and the BURTZ camshaft 340 lift and more duration.
A Model B carburetor and manifold would be an improvement over stock.
The clutch is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 637
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 766
Re: Front Leaf Spring
I took my springs to Deaver Spring in Santa Ana California and had them re-arced.
They started out doing buggy springs in the 1800's.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,276
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 02:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,002
Re: counter balanced crank
I have a Model B crank that is counterweighted. You cut down the mains to Model A size and use a det of B rods..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2024, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,459
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,685
Re: Balance a Burtz
JayJay, I got my pistons from Leonard Nettles. I believe they are Silvolite.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,685
Re: Balance a Burtz
I'm going to send my Burtz engine parts to the balancer. Going to start my build first of the year. I'll report the results.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-11-2023, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 15,144
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2023, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,457
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2023, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 3,978
Re: mitchell O/D
Yes, Leave a message and Steve will call you back. I'm on the wait list about a month now so I'll hear from them next year.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2023, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,714
Re: New Engine from Todd?
BRENT in 10-uh-C,
Thanks for that information. I did not think of, nor did I realize I would be compromising the hardness of the crank. I'll check with the person that did the Babbitt and see what...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2023, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,714
Re: New Engine from Todd?
Synchro909, the "B" crank I have had already been machined quite a bit. So going to Model A size was no worry. I cut the mains down to 1.625. The crank still has the thicker casting and as cast...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2023, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 8,714
Re: New Engine from Todd?
Making the larger main bearing caps is yes expensive time consuming. The real work is machining the block to match. Solution is grinding the "B" crank main bearings to "A" crank size and go from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2023, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 6,908
Re: Mitchell overdrive.
I ordered my overdrive end of June 2022. I received it mid April 2023.
I had forgot all about it, and then a surprise phone call from Steve and he says your name is at the top of the list. Time to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2023, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,831
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2023, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,115
Re: Now What
Did a Bendix bolt fall out of the starter and jam the flywheel?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2022, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,856
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2022, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,555
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-02-2022, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,113
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-30-2022, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 30,113
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2022, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,413
Re: Head Gasket Failure & Replacement Saga
Interesting info about backing off the head nuts before retorquing.
My Snyder head 6.1 had to have right at .006 taken off to get flat. I also had my block surfaced flat so hopefully I won't have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2022, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,893
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-01-2022, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,893
Re: Burtz Flywheel
Terry, I understand the effects of the heavier weight. However, I'm not building my motor for speed or racing. It should work just fine for cruising and touring.
What about adding a harmonic...
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