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12-22-2014, 04:06 PM | #1 |
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Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
I have just picked up a Torqueflite 904 kit from Bert's Model A.
Is is just a basic kit where it's just the adaptor for the crank and bell. Has anyone fitted one have any advise on the crank bolts, did you have the crank drilled with extra holes. It's most likely the only 904 kit in this country, anyone have any advise on fitting it? Before anyone asks, yes I have asked on the HAMB. |
12-22-2014, 04:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
all that i can add is that the torqueflight utilizes a linkage or cable connected to the throttle linkage on the motor to operate the throttle valve for upshifts, unlike a c-4 or say a t-350 which uses a vacuum modulator...
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12-22-2014, 04:28 PM | #3 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
I saw a 904 in a Model A at the Antique Nationals about 15 years ago.
That's all that I remember... |
12-22-2014, 04:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
Contact Art Moore at [email protected]. He has it in both of his cars. And it is vacuem controlled. Works great!!!!
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12-23-2014, 04:34 AM | #5 | |
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Thanks for the kit and quite a reasonable price for part and shipment too. Just need to work out how to get the adaptor to fit the engine, and the rest of the fitment into my A is more in my knowledge field. |
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12-23-2014, 05:05 AM | #6 |
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12-23-2014, 11:02 AM | #8 |
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12-23-2014, 11:13 AM | #9 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
ARP | The Official Web Site
arp-bolts.com/ Automotive Racing Products Manufacturer of fasteners found in engines and drivelines, ranging from OEM replacement parts to specialty hardware for racing applications. I have their head studs on my engine. Great products.
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12-23-2014, 11:15 AM | #10 |
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ARP manufactures high quality bolts, most racers use them. American Racing Products
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12-23-2014, 11:17 AM | #11 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
art moore has found that a heavy-duty flex-plate is necessary, but he races his.
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12-23-2014, 12:12 PM | #12 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
Carl:
Do you have the product number easily available for the ARP head studs for the A engine? Vic |
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2 ea AP5.750-ISB Depending on your head, these may be a quarter inch too long. If they are, just order shorter ones or use a really thick SAE washer under the nut. The length is in the part #. No need to tell them you are buying these for a Model A, they've never heard of one.
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12-24-2014, 11:06 AM | #14 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
When using high strength bolts that engage threads in a Model "A" engine block, keep in mind that the weak link is the threads in the gray iron block. Thus the high strength bolts and or studs are of no value.
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12-24-2014, 12:11 PM | #16 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
I can re-check my invoice from them as well as measure what I have on my engine.
The sizes I listed are 1/32" longer than what is in Snyder's catalog: Regular short studs: 3-15/32". Long outlet studs: 5-23/32".
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12-24-2014, 07:42 PM | #17 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
The flex plate with this kit is about 4mm thick, looks a lot stronger than any OEM flex I have ever come across.
I guess with the big 4s harmonics it needs to be. |
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Here is your December post ???
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
Brent, Don't take this as sarcastic. Genuinely curious, could it be possibly that the properties that make up cast iron in racing blocks are far superior than our model A blocks? I remember reading changing the percents of what's added to iron/aluminum can effect its strength and wearability.
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05-30-2015, 11:37 AM | #20 |
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Re: Model A Torqueflite 904 kit
Snyders sell a set of head studs made from the same material as ARP at a more reasonable price.
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