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Tom Wesenberg · 06-27-2010, 08:06 AM

1. Add counterweights to prolong babbitt life.

2. Add the stand up filter to the shutoff valve to prolong the shutoff valve life and keep junk out of the carb.

3. Install an electronic voltage regulator to prolong the life of the battery and put less drag on the belt and engine. I'll bet almost no one adjusts the third brush as they should each time the demands change.

4. Add a high compression head to help efficiency, and for the most horsepower gain for the buck, for those wanting more power.

5. A locking collar on the water pump, so you can use the same pump on any engine and don't have to repair a worn thrust pad on an old head.

I tried, but just couldn't limit it to 3 as I feel these 5 things are well worth the money.

06-27-2010, 08:06 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Confessions of a Model A Modifier – Model A Upgrades? 1. Add counterweights to prolong babbitt life. 2. Add the stand up filter to the shutoff valve to prolong the shutoff valve life and keep junk out of the carb. 3. Install an electronic voltage regulator to prolong the life of the battery and put less drag on the belt and engine. I'll bet almost no one adjusts the third brush as they should each time the demands change. 4. Add a high compression head to help efficiency, and for the most horsepower gain for the buck, for those wanting more power. 5. A locking collar on the water pump, so you can use the same pump on any engine and don't have to repair a worn thrust pad on an old head. I tried, but just couldn't limit it to 3 as I feel these 5 things are well worth the money.