Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-22-2020, 10:57 AM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2020, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 37
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Re: Torque plate blueprint, or possibly rent one?
Wow, small world. I am a member here from when my wife inherited her father's Model A and just happened upon this post while reviewing market opportunities (I just bought CCA Racing Products in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,395
Re: Tuning; where to go next?
I set the steering column before setting the timing, so that's squared away. Maybe this build just likes a bit more advance. It doesn't want to die at full retard at idle anymore, and it seems to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-23-2012, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 16
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Re: Maximum Bore on a Model A Cylinder
Tech question: what is the theory behind the notion that thinner walls cause overheating, and is this overheating of the oil or just a higher observed water/coolant temperature?
Just curious.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,395
Re: Tuning; where to go next?
Tightened up the manifold and carb base and it seemed to smooth her out; I also had to tune my idle back down as well as it seems to be giving me much better signal and more fuel pull. Drove her all...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2012, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,334
Re: Garage Car Exhaust System
Engine dyno cells use the high temp flexible exhaust line, but for use at home from an exhaust pipe you'll be fine with clothes dryer exhaust tubing. You should get a decent vacuum in the line if it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2012, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,395
Re: Tuning; where to go next?
I was going to run a compression check; I can do that next. I'm not expecting this to run like my 500hp Olds engine or my 2.0L Honda, but when I say it is bogging, I mean it feels like there is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2012, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,395
Tuning; where to go next?
Gentlemen-
I've just started taking care of a 1930 A coupe, which is mostly stock. The engine loves first and second gears, and then lugs down a lot from about 25mph (after 2-3 shift, obviously)...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2012, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,042
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