Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:41 PM
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Re: Engine Number
The serial number boss on the new Burtz engine is not stamped. This allows the purchaser to use original font stamps that pass blue point judging and any DMV.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,059
Re: Marco Tahtaras
RIP Marco.
Marco pieced 8x10 photographs from the archives together for me when I started the "New Engine" project.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,017
Re: Revised "Builders Guide"
Thanks for your question.
I am not aware of any problems with the deflectors.
A few people have mentioned bending the bottom of the roller spring clips for better retention.
John Lampl will be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,017
Revised "Builders Guide"
The new engine "Builders Guide" has been revised and is dated 29 March 2024.
It can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T9Rg5eJZW4uUZjY3Fr4mi6q1TSD8Q9DD/view
Changes include a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2024, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 694
Re: cracked main bearing
Art Ebling's forward thrust bearing is bad. The part you show is for the rear thrust bearing.
The rear thrust bearing is loaded by timing gear thrust and when the clutch pedal is depressed. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,071
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2024, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 735
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue
Please don't use a gasket between the torque tube and the banjo housing.
The gasket does not appear in the original Ford parts books.
The torque tube presses against the double-race to keep it in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 870
Re: Best Source For B Motor Parts
I agree and would like to ad that insert bearings are not that new.
My 1947 Federal Mogul catalog shows that 1918 Caterpillar tractors used them.
Chevrolet used them for main bearings in 1929....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2024, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,377
Re: New Engine, Turlock Swap Meet
The bad news is no because we need to order 100's of camshafts at a time and every camshaft needs to be identical to keep the price reasonable.
The good news is that the depth of induction...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2024, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,482
Re: Burtz high compressinon head 6.5:1
This thread is about the new 6.5 head which corrected the original flow path problem. Cylinders 3 & 4 are no longer bypassed.
The coolant passage holes in the bottom of the new 6.5 head have been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2023, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Re: crankshaft counter weights
Arnold,
I make several parts, but my only involvement with connecting rods are the forged connecting rods used in the "New Engine" which utilize the very common (and cheap) 2 inch diameter...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2023, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,550
Re: Balance a Burtz
nkaminar,
Thanks for your comment.
The moving parts are manufactured and balanced in factories that make parts for domestic and foreign engines.
The factories are not making engines for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 931
Re: RIP R K “Dick” McKee
RIP Dick McKee.
Dick and others who did all kinds of modifications to Model A and Model B engines to improve endurance were the inspiration for me to create the "New Model A engine" and I thank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2023, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,181
Re: Claim of 25% HP bump true?
Check this out https://www.facebook.com/groups/1123377268114692/posts/1331121704006913/
Blowers are available from Aaron Loveless ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2023, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 500
Re: Burtz 6.5 head
The depth is 0.083 inches and the corner radius is 1/16 inch.
The diameter of the squish area is 3.96 inches.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2023, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 544
Latest Revision of "New Engine" "Builders Guide"
The "Builders Guide" has been updated and the latest revision can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jXt1e5oF2Jljgf95sivxdfCs90Tf-vL2/view
The date of the revision is 24 October 2023
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-25-2023, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,284
Re: Please Help with Flywheel Decision
Jim, I agree.
The "New Engine" moving parts (crankshaft, connecting rods, and flywheel) are made in 3 separate factories and each part is balanced when it leaves the factory.
With everything...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-05-2023, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 558
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-29-2023, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 0
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"New Engine" at Hershey Swap Meet
For those attending the 2023 AACA Hershey Swap Meet and are curious about the "New Engine", please stop by and ask questions from the following vendors that will be at Hershey.
Tebo Barn, Ryan,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-16-2023, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,691
Re: James Ruppert Extreme Duty waterpump
rotorwrench, The Model A water pump is in the wrong place. Sucking water out of the cylinder head was a bad idea and often results in air being sucked past the packing. The sucked air causes foaming...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2023, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,357
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-14-2023, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,357
Re: maximum rpm, personal choice...
The maximum stress in a connecting rod is tension at TDC and at the end of the exhaust stroke.
The "New Engine" connecting rod was analyzed by FEI (Finite Element Analysis) with a 2-pound piston...
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