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07-09-2021, 12:17 AM
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Finishing in the top 1/3 is nothing to be disappointed about. You have accomplished a great achievement. What a great trip and proof of the durability of the new engine. The ride in the Stearman is...
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03-26-2021, 08:23 AM
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Oh, I was not thinking about the RHD that you would be dealing with.
Take care.
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03-25-2021, 11:40 PM
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I don't understand what you mean that headers are not possible here. Do you mean in Australia?
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03-25-2021, 03:39 PM
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Your tubing work and mount are nicely done. It looks like it will work with various headers and intake manifolds too.
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03-09-2021, 10:26 PM
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"Regarding a foundry, don't you think Terry has checked high and low for one? Sometimes you just have to face reality!"
Whether Terry checked high and low or not, I was hoping it could be made in...
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Jeff, you reminded me of a story. When my first daughter was an early teen, she showed a great talent in riding horses. At the time, I wanted to buy a small boat but the powers that be, convinced me...
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Synchro, I was told some of the blocks are discarded because the cam bearing holes or the lifter bores are worn too far out of round. I was a little surprised that the non-cracked but very worn...
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There is another reality coming down the Model A road; even though 4.8 million Model A's were produced, the number of good blocks is shrinking quickly. The shop I deal with says they throw away 6 or...
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Terry,
I wish you all the best in this effort. This is a huge undertaking and with a few breaks you could provide a path forward for those of us who want to modernize the Model A without butchering...
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