11-18-2014, 06:59 PM | #1 |
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freeze plugs ?
Why did Henry not have freeze plugs in the Model A block? He had them in the Model T, but then chose not to include them in the Model A.
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11-18-2014, 07:45 PM | #2 |
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Re: freeze plugs ?
USUALLY freeze plugs in an engine especially modern engines is its a hole used during the casting process and then yes doubles as a freeze plug hole so your block doesnt (supposedly) crack.
Maybe he had a different casting method for A engines?
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11-18-2014, 08:02 PM | #3 |
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Re: freeze plugs ?
Henry was quite proud of his "cast en-block" one piece engine blocks. Perhaps he viewed a requirement for additional holes as some sort of compromise to his ability to cast a block?
My experience with frozen Model As is the damage is usually done to the head by pushing up a section adjacent to the distributor. Not to say that it can't or won't cause damage elsewhere. Joe K
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