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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,732
Posted By GSleater
Re: Burtz Engine

I used a Clings adapter for my 36 box. I've heard that you can rebuild them with 39 ford components but honestly I don't know. My good model a transmission was destroyed in the accident and the one...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2023, 07:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,732
Posted By GSleater
Re: Burtz Engine

I basically rebuilt my car last year due to it being totalled. I am running 35 Ford wire rims and 16 inch tires but it gets bouncy at that speed. I did upgrade the brakes with a flathead Ted's kit...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,732
Posted By GSleater
Re: Burtz Engine

I've hit speeds of 75mph plus in my coupe with my Burtz block. Granted, I did add a stipe 340 cam a rocket 428 head and dual stromberg 81's. I still don't know what my top speed is and I'm glad I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By GSleater
Re: Highway speed 4.75 " x 19" tires vs 6.00 x 16"

I've found its roughly 5mph difference and that was using my GPS.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-25-2022, 01:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Posted By GSleater
Re: Generator Overcharging

You may also want to check your electrical connections in the charging circuit. I had the same issue and thought it was my generator and found 2 loose connections. One was at my Amp gauge and the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-13-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 75,334
Posted By GSleater
Re: what other old cars are in your garage?

1948 ford f1 and my 30 coupe
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-23-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By GSleater
Re: Driving light restoration

Unity is still in business, if there driving lights are anything like their spot lights the parts are interchangeable with the newer stuff. That being said they may still make the original ones too,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-11-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,012
Posted By GSleater
Re: Nu-Rex Timing Advance System

I'm running a nu rex system on my coupe with a burtz block and a Charlie Yapp rocket 428 head, runs good. I'd advise to go with their timing kit also which includes the timing indicator. I've set...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,683
Posted By GSleater
Re: Do I need a new Coil?

Had a similar issue a couple of weeks ago. My coupe would start then die after about 5 minutes, it acted like a bad condenser. Used my meter and found .3 volts at the points after it warmed up. My...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 264,393
Posted By GSleater
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

Terry, looking forward towards your pressure relief valve. Just finished the modification to my oil pump and was just getting ready to order the specified relief valve.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-13-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 531
Views: 264,393
Posted By GSleater
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I was off by a month. I actually signed up April 2
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-12-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 264,393
Posted By GSleater
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

John, how would I find out where I'm on the list? I signed up on March 3rd and was told I was on the list by email. But for whatever reason my phone had broken and I've lost a bunch of emails plus...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 264,393
Posted By GSleater
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I'm actually just happy that I'm on the list and should be getting one and more than gladly pay for the shipping up to Washington state
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-07-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 264,393
Posted By GSleater
Re: The Terry Burtz 5 main bearing engine blocks are back on track.

I saw that there is no info on shipping to the California warehouse now, are all the blocks now going to the Kentucky warehouse?
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