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jplawman · 05-01-2022, 04:05 PM

Does anyone have the answer to how this type of appication would help the performance of the b model four cylinder flathead and does it interest todays hobbyists. Reason i have one that has been rebuilt and sitting for years old school. Tell me your thoughts humbly john!

tubman · 05-01-2022, 05:24 PM

You are not too clear on what you have ."Two-port" Riley's were "F-heads" (intake in the head and stock exhausts), while "Four-port" Riley's were full OHV conversions.

A friend's grandfather ran a "Four-port" Riley in the early fifties. I am told that they would often beat Offenhausers.

jplawman · 05-01-2022, 07:16 PM

thank you yes it is the full OHV conversion! does anyone use these anymore??

Bored&Stroked · 05-01-2022, 08:23 PM

Sure, there are a lot of "banger" guys running at The Race of Gentleman, etc.. If you want to know a lot more about what you have - or any OHV conversion from T's to A's to B's, lookup my friend Dan Price. He manufacturers a lot of cool parts and knows more than just about anybody I know. Here is a link - he's a great guy and a fabulous resource for parts, what works, what doesn't, builds complete engines, etc..

www.dan4banger.com

1952henry · 05-01-2022, 09:37 PM

Just viewed the website, that is impressive!

62pan · 05-02-2022, 07:21 AM

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The 4 ports still used the stock exhaust. Two intake valves per cylinder and were cross flow. Highly desirable.

raybee · 05-02-2022, 12:55 PM

I had an original Riley Two Port second version on a model B with stock B cam, 2 stromberg 81's, 4 into two headers. It was hooked to a T5 and 4.11 rear. Run like a bat outta hell. Would cruise all day at 70, then take off like a scared rabbit when you punched it. Took it to 85 once then lost my nerve. 31 ccpu.

05-01-2022, 04:05 PM	#1
jplawman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: big house Posts: 343	model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 Does anyone have the answer to how this type of appication would help the performance of the b model four cylinder flathead and does it interest todays hobbyists. Reason i have one that has been rebuilt and sitting for years old school. Tell me your thoughts humbly john!

05-01-2022, 05:24 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 You are not too clear on what you have ."Two-port" Riley's were "F-heads" (intake in the head and stock exhausts), while "Four-port" Riley's were full OHV conversions. A friend's grandfather ran a "Four-port" Riley in the early fifties. I am told that they would often beat Offenhausers.

05-01-2022, 07:16 PM	#3
jplawman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: big house Posts: 343	Re: model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 thank you yes it is the full OHV conversion! does anyone use these anymore??

05-01-2022, 08:23 PM	#4
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,068	Re: model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 Sure, there are a lot of "banger" guys running at The Race of Gentleman, etc.. If you want to know a lot more about what you have - or any OHV conversion from T's to A's to B's, lookup my friend Dan Price. He manufacturers a lot of cool parts and knows more than just about anybody I know. Here is a link - he's a great guy and a fabulous resource for parts, what works, what doesn't, builds complete engines, etc.. www.dan4banger.com

05-01-2022, 09:37 PM	#5
1952henry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,621	Re: model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 Just viewed the website, that is impressive! __________________ I dig coal, which provides motivation for EVs.

05-02-2022, 07:21 AM	#6
62pan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Middletown Pa Posts: 391	Re: model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The 4 ports still used the stock exhaust. Two intake valves per cylinder and were cross flow. Highly desirable.

05-02-2022, 12:55 PM	#7
raybee Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 286	Re: model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932 I had an original Riley Two Port second version on a model B with stock B cam, 2 stromberg 81's, 4 into two headers. It was hooked to a T5 and 4.11 rear. Run like a bat outta hell. Would cruise all day at 70, then take off like a scared rabbit when you punched it. Took it to 85 once then lost my nerve. 31 ccpu.