Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-17-2015, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 11,039
Re: The Hamb
The 4 banger forum is a thread found in the traditional hot rod forum on the HAMB. It is restarted each month but it always has the month mentioned in the title. You will find questions and comments...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-10-2015, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2015, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,751
Re: Crankshaft machinist recommendations
I use castillo's in La Mirada 714 523 0321 Talk to Joe if you can. There is also a shop in Escondido that does babbit and could probably hook you up with who ever does their grinding.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2015, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 65,346
Re: 5 main, chev, crankModel A engine
I have a set of model A REM Al rods and they are heavier than stock model A rods. Bob told me that he used the same blank for his rods and just bored the B's larger. When the A rods didn't sell he...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2015, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-08-2015, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,881
Re: Babbit Bearing Questions
If you carefully file the caps to where you have .001 to .0015 clearance and the babbit looks good go for it because if you find later you might have to replace the rods before a fresh babbit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-24-2015, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,902
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2015, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,326
Re: Thick head gasket needed
The .040 clearance is what JandE recommends. In a SBC the piston rod assembly can stretch as much as .035 when stressed. Solid copper head gaskets are usually used on high compression engines that...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2015, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,430
Re: Pinion Gear Step Machining
I agree with Jim, if it is probably a few tenths I would just polish it off. The emery cloth will just follow the surface and remove material evenly. This would be in a lathe or some other device to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-09-2015, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,534
Re: Alloy timing gear
Holes were drilled at the center of the timing gear between teeth through to just under the lip on an angle to the rear so that oil would carried to the teeth of the gear. The holes were drilled at 3...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2015, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 8,249
Re: What did you trade for a Model A?
Back in the late 50/s I bought a pinball machine for $10 and found $13 in the coin box when i got it open. I then traded it to a buddy for a 30 ccpu which needed work.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2015, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,981
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2015, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,230
Re: Dull dril bits
As A drill gets dull the margins wear, Margins being the outside edge. To properly sharpen the drill it must be cut or ground back far enough to give or have a full margin. As the margin wears the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2015, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,230
Re: Dull dril bits
This may come as a surprise to some of the people that have posted replies on this thread. You do sharpen a drill for brass a little differently. While you need proper clearance at the cutting edge...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,882
Re: OT solid copper head gasket quetion
I also have used .060 solid copper and asked a few years back about a .125 thick solid copper . It was very expensive. I googled copper head gasket once and found a shop in so ca that would custom...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-02-2015, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,906
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,906
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 10,082
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2015, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,955
Re: Riley 2 port and B motor problems
The C Yapp 2 port heads DO have oil to the rockers and don't need the feltpads. The oil needs to be plumbed to the head. The original Riley 2 port heads didn't have oil to the rockers and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2015, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,152
Re: Scat model B rear oil seal
This is for 2 piece SBC seal for the A block, B is similar. These were supplied by the old Taylor engines when Jay was still there. I found the "high performance" seal was/is narrower and worked...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2015, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,454
Re: Model B distributor
Renner's corner has parts as do others. Some cams sold by large distributors are rough but the cams from Renner's seem to be of good quality
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2015, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,953
Re: Cam/Tappet compatibility
What block are you using the Chrysler lifters in? I installed a set last year in an A block and although I turned them down to the suggested 1.240 I still had one bind on the cam bearing boss in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2015, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,044
Re: welded crankshafts
Joe Gemsa was quoted as saying that he would get 3 hard races with a C crank and up to 10 races with a B with welded on weights. My source for this comment was lost when friend passed and little...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2015, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 13,211
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2015, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 13,036
Re: Babbitt vs Inserts
I am in the process of building an A engine. Quote from shop used for inserts on prior 3 engines was $800 for align boring mains plus inserts and thrustwashers. Quote from popular So Ca babbit shop...
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