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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-21-2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Pete,

Thanks for your correction to my post.

Your assumption is correct where I meant to say "Balance shafts" instead of "Balance weights".

The "New Model A Engine Kit" may fool the fine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Pete,

Thanks for your comments.

With an iron or steel crankshaft, it is impossible to get enough counterweight to counteract the bending forces that occur at TDC when the connecting rod stops...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-20-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

The "New Engine" has 8 counterweights and ample room for added tungsten weights if desired.

Balance shafts are used to make buyers of 4-cylinder engines comfortable because they don't see or feel...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

I spoke with Tail Dragger on the phone this afternoon a couple of times and we exchanged text messages.

His earlier phone conversation was with John Lampl. He got my phone number from John.

He...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Tail Dragger,

I do not recommend using the Plasticgage dry.

The following is copied from the "Builders Guide" found at www.modelaengine.com

We recommend that main and connecting rod...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Tail Drager,

I am confused. The following are your words:

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...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2021, 12:16 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

Taildrager,

Thanks for your comments.

With your "screen" name, are you planning to use the "New Engine" in an airplane?

Since this is the 3rd engine that you have worked on, do you have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2021, 01:41 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

buckwild 27,

You are correct,

All of the new engine parts are balanced separately, and any new part balanced separately can be substituted.

Match marks are not needed because every part is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-24-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 42,089
Posted By Terry Burtz, Calif
Re: The new Burtz Mosel A engine

As Jim says, the "New" engine has the same stroke as stock.

The intake ports of the new cylinder block are the same larger size (1.50-inch diameter) as a Model B engine, and the intake passages of...
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