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05-29-2016, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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I'm thinking of buying another A
It has some interesting old school hotrod gear on it. It intrigues me and scares me both. You don't run over to the local parts store and get Riley OHV parts.
What should I be looking for on this thing? |
05-29-2016, 10:12 AM | #2 |
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Re: I'm thinking of buying another A
Amazes me the old blocks can take the extra stress and heat when modified to that level.
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05-29-2016, 10:16 AM | #3 |
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Re: I'm thinking of buying another A
Art if you have the mechanical ability to take care of this engine then I say go for it and have fun.
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05-29-2016, 10:16 AM | #4 |
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Re: I'm thinking of buying another A
Head gasket, head gasket, HEAD GASKET!!!
When this one blows - and it will - replace it with a solid copper gasket. It may seep a little coolant along the sides, but it won't blow out like those worthless toilet paper strength Drabula Riley gaskets do. I went through FOUR of those before finally installing a solid copper head gasket, even though the block and head were level. That stopped blown head gaskets. Hopefully the Riley Two-Port on your engine is the 6:1 CR version, not the 7:1. The 6:1 head doesn't seem to be as hard on gaskets as the 7:1. To coin a phrase: 'Been there, done that. Marshall Last edited by Marshall V. Daut; 05-29-2016 at 11:58 AM. |
05-29-2016, 10:17 AM | #5 |
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Re: I'm thinking of buying another A
A lot of fun!!! Go for it. The days, weeks and years go by, a way too fast.
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05-29-2016, 10:21 AM | #6 |
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05-29-2016, 10:36 AM | #7 | |
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The engine is a Model B "it is .60 over with full pressure oiling, insert rods and mains, counter balanced crank, and a Winfield cam". BTW, thanks to all on Ford Barn that are so willing to provide the info to make it less frustrating than it would be otherwise. |
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05-29-2016, 10:46 AM | #8 |
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This thing is so cute... you just want to give it a big hug. Fiberglass body BTW.
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05-29-2016, 10:57 AM | #9 |
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Re: I'm thinking of buying another A
That is a butey wish i could find one like that would be a fun ride for shure that is my plan is to have one stock and one like that
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05-29-2016, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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Awe geeez, Art. If you do buy that thing, I live close enough that I'm sure I could talk you into taking me for a ride - then I'm going to want another A myself, and I'm pretty much out of parking space!
So I would say most definitely do it! Very cool looking car. |
05-29-2016, 12:38 PM | #11 |
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Art, Charlie Yapp did several upgrades on these heads during production. There is a number stamped up by the water outlet above the water pump. Check this number and
Charlie can tell you when in production it was made and what upgrades it has had or what it needs to be upgraded. One of the upgrades took care of the head gasket problem. |
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05-29-2016, 08:08 PM | #14 |
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Re: I'm thinking of buying another A
With a Fiberglas body the price goes way down! You would have a problem if you tried to resell it! Wayne
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05-30-2016, 09:29 AM | #15 |
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Model A Ford cars and trucks . . .
The things are like potato chips . . . . just one or two is never enough! |
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