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Old 12-30-2018, 12:23 PM   #1
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Default No need to go 70mph

I disconnected my fuel pump for my Stromberg 97, because 60mph is just fine, find no need to go 70 mph with an Antique vehicle, Ill keep that speed for the modern car, also one less thing to worry about, the pump breaking down, gravity feed works fine at 60mph. Iam going back to common sense.
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Old 12-30-2018, 04:15 PM   #2
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The only time I had issue is when the cowl tank is low climbing hills
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Old 12-30-2018, 09:55 PM   #3
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I don't think I would want to try 70 mph in my Tudor, even if it were possible. Biggest reason, I suppose, is because I just don't have an easy feeling about the wire spoke wheels, skinny tires and the brakes. The most I have gotten out of mine is 60. (Standard compression head, and no over drive) At 60, I was white-knuckled.
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Old 12-30-2018, 10:07 PM   #4
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Hmmmm, I'd think twice. If it won't go 70, then any situation where it is slightly loaded means it will be slightly fuel starved. This could be 60 with a head wind, climbing a hill, full passenger load, etc. Could be a tank of alcohol gas, which is a tad leaner than straight gas. Some cars detonate an seize when lean, some don't. I'd rather have my carburettor controlling fuel flow, not my tank and line.
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Old 12-31-2018, 09:42 AM   #5
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I would think a "modified" car should go more than 70, I have done that with stock system, I am going for 75 with stock zenith, figured if Ford put the numbers there it should be able to get there if it's restored to the best it can be
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Old 12-31-2018, 11:44 AM   #6
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Old 12-31-2018, 12:16 PM   #7
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I will stick to my 45-50 MPH...If I am late getting to where we are going on a tour...then so be it. Just enjoy the ride!

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Old 12-31-2018, 12:27 PM   #8
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Gravity works better on '30-'31 cars because the tank is higher.
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Old 12-31-2018, 03:57 PM   #9
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Here is a video of some folks in Finland (Mäkelä Auto-Tuning Oy(Ltd)) who got their "stock" 1929 Model A Tudor to go 200kph (124mph) with only "slight" modifications (click on the photo or the link below)

https://player.vimeo.com/video/97916836


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Old 12-31-2018, 04:47 PM   #10
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I would worry about being able to stop, or what would happen if you hit squirrel.


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https://player.vimeo.com/video/97916836


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Old 12-31-2018, 07:10 PM   #11
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I would think a "modified" car should go more than 70, I have done that with stock system, I am going for 75 with stock zenith, figured if Ford put the numbers there it should be able to get there if it's restored to the best it can be
I think I was at 3000 RPMs at 70mph
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Old 12-31-2018, 07:37 PM   #12
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I would worry about being able to stop, or what would happen if you hit squirrel.
What does a squirrel do at 124 mph, does it climb the radiator and hang on to the quail?
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Old 12-31-2018, 07:47 PM   #13
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Honestly gentlemen the stock A with a well rebuilt engine, front end, steering and brakes should be able to do 55-60 easy. I remember back in 91 when we were lapping the Indy track for the meet and I had 4 people in my tudor and we did 73 lapping around the track with astock engine and 354 rear. I cruise in the freeway all the time with my tudor and it does 60-65 just fine . I do run a 23percent Ryan overdrive and 3:54 rear with a Snyder head. My brakes stop on a dime and the car tracks wonderfully.

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Old 12-31-2018, 08:09 PM   #14
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What does a squirrel do at 124 mph, does it climb the radiator and hang on to the quail?
LOL, that would be something to see. Should have said it differently. 1st instinct may be to swerve to avoid.
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Old 12-31-2018, 09:55 PM   #15
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Is that the Cosworth that was used in a few of the 70s Vega?
Zephyr gears, maybe? It wound up fairly high in low for an A.

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Old 12-31-2018, 11:39 PM   #16
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Sounded like a four speed box with syncros in all four. to this untrained ear. My worry would be the wood spoke wheels, though they do appear well made.
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There was a story that went with the video to tell you all what they did with the car. I can’t remember it all, but the wheels were specially made sand cast aluminium made to look like old wooden wheels.


Photo's of the wheels start round photo #111



http://www.mat.fi/projects/68

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Old 01-01-2019, 06:47 AM   #18
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if you hit squirrel.
Squirrel? Boris worry if he hits Moose!
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Old 01-01-2019, 09:59 AM   #19
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I would think a "modified" car should go more than 70, I have done that with stock system, I am going for 75 with stock zenith, figured if Ford put the numbers there it should be able to get there if it's restored to the best it can be

The speedometer on my "modern" car goes to 160 mph, but I don't think I'll be trying it out any time soon.
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67mph, most I've ever done in my stock town sedan...never again.
45-55 is plenty for me.
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