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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2022, 04:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,371
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Whats up with Ecklers

I thought I would add my experience with Ecklers independent of all previous comments.

I have purchased quite a bit of merchandise from them over the past 20 years. They had great catalogs. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-05-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,104
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Supercharging a Model A

GeneBob, is your Cling's crank pulley a one-piece and is it steel or aluminum? I have not installed my own Cling's crank pulley because it is two-piece with the inner part steel and the outer pulley...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-30-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,543
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Banger Fuel Injection

Electronic fuel injection is complicated. Therefore, case studies are needed to get past the assorted hurdles, physical and psychological. Car magazines have been supplying such stories for quite a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,172
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Disc brakes

I am wondering how to have disk brakes on the front axle while using 5-on-5 1/2 bolt circle wheels. I need how to do it advice.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-19-2022, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,213
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Paint for inside Oil Pan and Splashshield

rotorwrench, the Burtz engine manual instructs that the dipper wells should be left as Henry made them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By JOHNCL
Model B distributor rebuild

I know how to change the main shaft bushings in a Model B distributor. I need to know how to take the slop out of a worn advance mechanism. The tube to which the cam attaches is sloppy on its pin...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2022, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: distributor bushing source?

Thanks for the info Ruth and Merc Cruiser.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-15-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,374
Posted By JOHNCL
distributor bushing source?

I have not been able to find a source for the thin wall distributor bushings. Oilite bushings with a 9/16 od and 1/2 id is what seems to be needed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,547
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Effect of too large point gap

I report a lesson learned with a smile and get a reply chastising me with multiple exclamation marks. Al in NY you need to relax.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,547
Posted By JOHNCL
Smile Effect of too large point gap

Thought I'd pass on a lesson learned about points gaps. I was having a devil of a time tracing the cause of engine misfire > 1900 rpm with my Burtz engine set up with a stock head and Model B...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2022, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,148
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Distributor rotation direction

My Model B distributors seem to display too much variation even when nicely rebuilt. An FSI setup is super expensive. I do not see how I can reverse the Mallory Chevrolet distributor's rotation...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-12-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,148
Posted By JOHNCL
Distributor rotation direction

What car's distributor can be adapted to a Model A/B engine for CCW rotation and have the advance mechanism work correctly?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

to Terry Burtz,

Does your new camshaft's exhaust lobes have enhanced clearance with the connecting rods? Its lift specs appear to be equal to my Stipe steel B 340 touring grind cam. The Stipe...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry, and you other builders, thank you for your valuable comments. I believe the O-ring on the 7/16" part of the stud followed by sealant impregnated wrapping string and possibly another O-ring...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-23-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

The more I have thought about the four mains' studs for cylinders #1 and #3, and worked with trial fittings of the studs, nuts, and bearings the more I have been thinking of adding O-rings beneath...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-19-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry, the pasted paragraph is not the response I expected. My point is that your photographs could better include, say, arrows pointing out the galley plug locations. You've asked for suggestions,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-18-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

dennis, I did that. You should also examine the builder's guide to see that it does not address the issue in a clear way. That is why I posted the suggestion.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-18-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

All the loose parts were in the plastic bag at the bottom of the block's box. In trial fitting, I had difficulty finding where the last two oil galley plugs went until I examined the cam gear side...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-16-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I received by Burtz kit and flywheel this afternoon. HURRAY! initial inspection suggests all is well. the items were in four boxes shrink wrapped together. Three were on top of the block's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-30-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Will the new camshaft's iron composition be compatible with the steel oil pump/distributor gear?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 10-17-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 758
Posted By JOHNCL
Cross steering lessons with Unisteer

I have two Unisteer installations on a lowered 1934 truck and a 1924 Track T style hotrod with Model A power. I was lucky on the 34 to get critical dimensions correct from the outset, but on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Smile Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I am very, very happy to learn the east coast batch is on the water! :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 259,932
Posted By JOHNCL
Smile Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I am very happy to learn the east coast batch is on the water! :)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-09-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,552
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: Burtz engine

I totally agree with Hard Times.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,329
Posted By JOHNCL
Re: OHV build just about wrapped up.

John, in my research of pent-roof heads for A/B/C engines I have found the front and back cylinder head bolt locations on the driver (left) side quite a challenge compared to the front and back...
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