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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Oil was applied to surfaces during initial assembly, torqueing and plastiguage inspection. Additional lubrication was added prior to final assembly. nothing was assembled or measured dry.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2021, 11:40 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

First and foremost, I cant speak highly enough of Terry Burtz and John Lampl. They both took time out of their day to help methodically go through the issues and find a solution. Customer service is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 03:26 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Happy to chat however I can't message you because I don't have enough posts to gain access. I asked John for your number.

Here's one of the issues I've come across. The bearing notch in the #4 cap...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

You've got it, however I talked to another individual involved with the product. Apologies for the confusion.

Before torqueing them down, I made the call. While on the call, I torqued them. The...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Looking for 2020CP bearings as I type this. I'd love the opportunity to hang an A motor on an Air Camper.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

For clarification. I did torque 1 & 5 to 55 ft-lbs before removing to file. The crank was locked up and could not be turned by hand. Please advise what the expectation should be when correctly...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-15-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Got the crank and pistons in tonight, what an ordeal, The Clevite CB-745P STD bearings DO NOT sit flush with the surface of the saddle or caps. There's an interference fit when trying to set the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-15-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Completed about 6 cycles of running a coat hanger in the passages, hosing for 2-3 minutes, compressed air, heat gun to dry, and compressed air again. There’s still a little more sand coming loose...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 41,877
Posted By Tail Dragger
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Working on mine tonight. Seriously impressed with the quality and excited to get it running. Everything is ready to go, just waiting on a cam, head and flywheel. Only “issue” I’m having is that I...
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