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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-04-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,987
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Champion C-16C

The reference to W16 pertains exactly! I used that portion to refer to the manner of Champion's numbering system.

The Champion heat range chart you're reading is an exact contradiction .... let me...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,609
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Another thrill for an older Model A driver.

Nice story and picture, Fred.

But I must admit, for a split-second I was in mild shock. I thought that was the middle finger on your left hand!

I thought ... well he's smiling so I guess it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2011, 04:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 30,397
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: 5 Main bearing Model A block

If and when Burtz secures enough investors and pays them off and then works out all the bugs, George's great work may be the best deal ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,911
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Model b head

Carl, punch in Automotive Racing Products on your search. They are a renown company for making all sorts of high strength automotive studs, bolts, nuts, etc., etc.. They also have a tech line as I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,911
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Model b head

Instead of waiting almost 17 years to complain about it, you should have contacted me for a full refund or a replacement within a reasonable amount of time. As long as the customer did not have the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,072
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Babbitt Bearings

Thanks for your input, Giles. However, I don't care for thick babbitt even though it will work on a Model A. Pete, below, from another thread put it in words better than myself:





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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,072
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Babbitt Bearings

That's what I thought.

Thanks Herm. :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 30,397
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: 5 Main bearing Model A block

And to think I've seen you call yourself an Ol' Country Boy .....

That's outstanding work, George. Good job!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 20,072
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Babbitt Bearings

Hello Kohnke. I see you're still singing the babbitt tunes.

You've seen a variety of engines go through your shop.

What in your opinion would be the longevity of thick babbitt bearings, the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-12-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,911
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Model b head

Mr. Kelley, I sent you an email to the address you show in your post. Thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2011, 11:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,644
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Any one using Mel Gross Drums now and any comments

Sorry, Mark, I'm not a p.c. person. I'll go back and change them all to Mr. Wong, a common Chinese name.



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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2011, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,644
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Any one using Mel Gross Drums now and any comments

Quite often it's the quality of the Chinese product and the importer goes along with it.

To me, a proud American, a product from Australia is just as foreign as a product from China; except maybe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,644
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Any one using Mel Gross Drums now and any comments

Up until recent years the world DID revolve around us.

In my opinion it's the duty of patriotic Americans to try to regain that status ..... and not play second fiddle to no one!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2011, 09:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,644
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Any one using Mel Gross Drums now and any comments

Plus whether or not "where it's made," including Mr. Wong, can be trusted to maintain testing and specifications from batch to batch; assuming of course the drum was engineered correctly to start...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2011, 05:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,644
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Any one using Mel Gross Drums now and any comments

( Sentence deleted by Moderator - have a problem with it - take it up with Ryan)

There's more to a brake drum than just Mr. Wong making metal bowls for American Joe.

Where's the PROOF of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,644
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Any one using Mel Gross Drums now and any comments

Please support the United States. Instead of Gross drums buy American made drums cast in America on American soil. You'll be glad you did.

Metallurgically, you will more than likely be better off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,839
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: NOT A, but i need your help!

Tube, when spray painting anything always spray "wet coats" or in other words, enough paint to gloss as applied (and of course as you have discovered; not so wet that it runs).

On the other hand,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-30-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,743
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: water in fuel

Col. Clement has it right.

Seal it off with a plastic can or something that will completely cover the gas cap down to the tank and see what happens the next time it rains.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,025
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Brake drums

Well what differences do you see in the areas that really matter .... such as the tensile strength, hardness, chemical composition and the basic characteristics of the China iron under elevated...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-28-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,025
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Brake drums

Are they still made in China?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-27-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,410
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Drilled hole in block

As already referenced by a few above it may be of interest to you to know that many more modern engines are made with stud holes that are open to the water jacket and it is not a problem. For...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-24-2010, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,126
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: anti freeze in an A/B engine.

Tudor is correct. You can also use chemically treated test strips that change color to indicate the pH of the antifreeze. BUT all a litmus paper reading really tells you is whether or not the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,530
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Ring & pinion question

The biggest percentage run the Regular B-F Head 5.9 but some run the B-F Super Heads in various ratios; 6.5, 6.85, 7 and 7.5 to 1.

Most did not change the cam. That's why I used the words "and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,126
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: anti freeze in an A/B engine.

Antifreeze may still look green and good as new and with the proper mix do its job to prevent the water from freezing but it can become acidic over time and if it does then corrosion starts to eat at...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,835
Posted By Larry Brumfield
Re: Most expensive A?

Figuring what something is worth is not that hard to determine if one has enough knowledge. Ever watch Pawn Stars? ... or better yet why does anyone bother with professional appraisers?
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