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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,563
Posted By A model Thom
Re: 35 rims on 31 roadster

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230523/23f11389390cf8d85c1271221d1fbefe.jpgStock wheels and tyres vs 16' 35 wires with 7.00x16 and 5.00x16 stahl radials i borrowed of my mums sport coupe to fit in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,084
Posted By A model Thom
Re: How nat of you are using engine/motor pans?

I've never seen them on an Australian built car, I'd never even heard of them until I joined a few American based Facebook groups/forums, doesn't mean they never had on rhd model a's, I'm just saying...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Who owns a unrestored 30 Murray town sedan, I have a few questions

I do, but its an Australian built one there are some things that are different from a us spec one being right hand drive https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230131/72700876593479256136e73539390035.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2022, 01:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,743
Posted By A model Thom
Re: 97 vs 94

I had a new Stromberg 97 on my warmed up a(I pulled it off to put on my mum's hopped up burtz with a second new 97), I replaced it with a one of the later larger 94's from a yblock, there doesn't...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 2
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Posted By A model Thom
Re: ??

Easiest way would be to upload it to YouTube then link it here
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,792
Posted By A model Thom
Re: 4 Barrel Carb

I can see how that could make tuning difficult, I always thought the v8 guys used 97's because they are physically smaller and alot of 2 or 3 carb manifolds wouldn't physically fit a pair of 94's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,792
Posted By A model Thom
Re: 4 Barrel Carb

I know its slightly off topic for the thread but have many people run a 94 on their banger, I swapped from a 97 to a 94 (the larger version from a 55 272) on my warmed up banger (7:1 lionspeed head,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-21-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,178
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Right hook Special Coupes

My 30 town sedan and my mums 28 sport coupe are both local Australian cars, both of them have had the stock pedals modified to be in a conventional layout, they both had the throttle in between the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,014
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Volvo Laycock Overdrive DIY

Thats where I'm lucky I am a machinist
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,014
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Volvo Laycock Overdrive DIY

I will, I haven't gotten around to fitting it yet
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2021, 09:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,014
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Volvo Laycock Overdrive DIY

I got a laycock out of an 80s Volvo at a pick a part in Melbourne, they are available here, if your lucky you can come across...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,199
Posted By A model Thom
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

If you have a pcv pulling a vacuum in the crankcase there needs to be a way for fresh to enter or you can start sucking in seals and gaskets
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2021, 06:28 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,199
Posted By A model Thom
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Fresh air gets pulled in through the oil filler/breather
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-28-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 263,199
Posted By A model Thom
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I modified my a engine to have a proper functioning pvc and ill be doing the same for the Burtz block that I'll be building for my mums sport coupe, I drilled a hole in the back of the block to take...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,192
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Picture s

If you're using a phone i like the Tapatalk app, it's pretty easy to post pictures from https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210520/c0c0b9717f14bd77079206ebf999458b.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 18,681
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Anyone run a Lion Head

It does run better without it, but its all I have for now, to me a restrictive air cleaner is better than none
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-07-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 18,681
Posted By A model Thom
Re: Anyone run a Lion Head

Fist time poster here but I want to share my experience with lionspeed heads, I've been involved with two engines with lionspeed heads, the first one is a lionspeed IV only drilled for one set of...
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