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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2018, 01:59 PM
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Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

Thanks @hardtimes I know "luck" has very little to do with it!

I'm wanting a simple early pre-war hopped up Sedan that I'm not afraid to drive around town and maybe on some backroads. No speed...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

Speaking of Russian/German blocks....How on earth would a common North Carolina grease monkey obtain one of these blocks? And I don't think I need to remind you all that NC grease monkeys don't...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2018, 07:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

Finally got a good look at all sides...found the fuel pump boss!


It's a Model B!


Going to get it home and try to make a silk purse from this sow's ear! Wish me luck!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
How much better is a B block than an A?

OK, a little more info requested...


I went back to snap a shot of the engine number stamping yesterday, but the pad on the side of the block was blank. I have since learned that, on B engines,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

Again, I say thanks John.


My intent is for a nice peppy banger for my '31 Tudor. Its going to be a little hot-roddish for this site, but since you asked....


The car will be basically a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

John,


Thanks for the reply! First off, I have no idea of the condition of my block, so questions concerning my use of the B block are purely hypothetical. As I get closer to discerning my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-13-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

If I try to go with the B block, will I have to use the B bellhousing/transmission/oil pan? Or can I use my A parts?


(Showing my ignorance...sorry)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
Re: How much better is a B block than an A?

Thinking about this, would it not be perfectly fine to run poured babits? The whole idea of running a counterbalanced crank is to 1) reduce vibration, which will 2) lessen the dynamic load on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2018, 12:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,641
Posted By brett4christ
How much better is a B block than an A?

I've had my 3 Model A engines for a while, but haven't done anything with them yet. I have recently obtained a B block and counterweighted crankshaft. My intentions were to put the B crank in one...
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