Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: The smell of gas
I remember the smell of gasoline before unleaded came along..The sense of smell is directly tied to memory.I get a kick out of the young buck mechanics at work who smell my model A idling and tell me...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 585
Re: Volumetric Efficiency
The 'seat of the pants' dyno/volumetric efficiency calculator works for me..it uses asphalt and has painted stripes on it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 724
Re: Wanted 15" Wheels for Model A
Driveability and wheel total diameter makes a difference.. you change the final drive ratio when you go under about 30" of total wheel diameter. Hard to find a 15" tire with enough sidewall...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 370
Re: Leaf springs and shocks
Makes sense.. The spring by design aides rebound seeking its relaxed position...under compression you work against it. Polishing and lubrication the leaves makes a big difference in how the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,175
Re: SNYDER’S 5.5 head vs 6.1
You're not going to feel much difference in the seat of your pants between 5.5 and 6 to 1 in compression.
The problem with performance and a manual advance distributor is you engine timing is only...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2021, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 407
Re: Budd Wheel Manufacturing Company
Ford manufactured at the Rouge and delivered to assembly plants around the country. .assembly plant managers were given the lee way to use parts from stock to meet demand..folks have jumped all over...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2021, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 860
Re: Mystery leak
Ifs and buts will drive you nuts..sounds like you have a coolant leak..fix it
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2021, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,175
Re: SNYDER’S 5.5 head vs 6.1
The tolerance for timing deviation decreases when compression is increased, the 'hammer' effect of detonation increases when you raise compression and efficiency. Detonation can lead to bearing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2021, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,175
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2021, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,175
Re: SNYDER’S 5.5 head vs 6.1
5.5 is a copy of the only performance combustion chamber design by Ford engineering for the model A.6.0 is a modified heart design combustion chamber.
The stock model a ford engine suffered from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2021, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,554
Re: Highest Reliable Compression Ratio
Look no further than the 'new and improved' 4 cylinder engine introduced in 1932..other than just a mild compression increase it incorporated all the upgrades Ford engineering noted as necessary from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2021, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 428
Re: 6 to 12 Volt & Neg ground
It's a slippery slope,that whole modifying thing..soon you'll find yourself hopping up the engine and tearing the fenders off it..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 522
Re: Hi-Compression Head
I bought a complete chassis with a Mitchell OD, cast iron drums f100 steering box, fresh engine, trans and rear end.. burned in a fire.. for 1500 bucks. I get a kick out of lowballers who want to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 522
Re: Hi-Compression Head
I bought an original winfield red head and a two carb intake for four hundred a year an a half ago...I still get a thrill thinking about that price..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2021, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,554
Re: Highest Reliable Compression Ratio
Its important to note making these changes on a stock model a engine raises the engines efficiency. Higher compression, adding fuel, using a mechanical advance distributor and making it breathe...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2021, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,474
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,554
Re: Highest Reliable Compression Ratio
Maybe in Maine and alot of other spots in the country a stock model is adequate..here in suburban Northern CA A stocker running without convoy protection is at the mercy of the yahoos..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 385
Re: Tires for my 16" wheels
205/75/16's if you want a stock look...cheap too.. modern radial superior to bias ply tires. Amazon crazy cheap, prime puts them at your house with no shipping cost
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,554
Re: Highest Reliable Compression Ratio
Original Winfield red head,7 to 1 compression on 'hard' babbit. Babbit does not fail from compression it fails from torsional vibration of a stock crankshaft and improper timing. Any increase in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2021, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 2,474
Re: Max Speed of a Model A in Stock Form
I have a modified car, the engine develops about double the power of stock, mitchell OD, modern radial tires on 16" wheels,f100 steering box, woven shoes, cast iron drums, Teds. friction shocks all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2021, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,918
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 741
Re: Flywheel Housing Check
Flywheel housing alignment is critical with multidisc heavy truck clutches powering 3 shaft transmissions. Not for chatter but to insure a free running mainshaft. It can be used with a model a to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2021, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2021, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 623
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 623
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