Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2017, 07:53 PM
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-27-2017, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
59A Flathead Front Pulley
Hey fellas, I have a '39 Merc flathead with one of those spaced out two belt pulleys on the front of the crank. I can't for the life of me manage to get this thing off. Can anyone give me some advice?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2016, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,275
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-29-2016, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,275
Re: Fel-Pro 7013 R4 Copper Head Gasket Thickness
tbirdtbird, the Felpro 7013 R4 is a great fit on original Winfield crows foot head. It's the only one I have found so far that fits the contour of the valve area without protruding into the chamber....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-28-2016, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,275
Fel-Pro 7013 R4 Copper Head Gasket Thickness
Can someone tell me with any certainty what the thickness is of a Fel-Pro 7013 R4 copper head gasket crushed (installed). I need to work out how much to fly-cut my original 6:1 Winfield head.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-27-2016, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,397
Re: Mallory YA Distributor
Hey guys, wanted to bring up this old post regarding the mechanical advance assembly of an old Mallory YA 11A distributor for Model A/B Ford. I have one just like this, my motor runs great to around...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-07-2016, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Thought I should put up a final post on this issue. My little banger is now running like a Swiss watch. I had previous tried another distributor with no success at all, I had an old model B dizzy in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2016, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Thanks Synchro909, I should have also stated that I've had the valve cover off and visually checked the springs to see if one was broken. All the springs are installed correctly with no obvious...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2016, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Thanks for your post hardtimes. It's not that I chose to ignore Jim Brierley's comments, it's just that I wanted to rule out other possibilities before having to tear into the motor to replace valve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2016, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Just an update for those that may be interested. No luck as yet with the issue. I've tried a new coil, and have also adjusted valve lash and pulled the timing cover off to verify that the cam and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2016, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
No good on the ignition wiring. Took her out for a spin and she's exactly the same, hit 2200rpm and it craps out. Some people have suggested weak valve springs causing a valve float issue. I've...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2016, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Thanks to everyone that provided some great feedback on my problem. It looks as though I may have found the issue, and it seems I have bad electrical connections from the fuse-box to the ignition...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2016, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2016, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Re: Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Fellas, that could be it...
The motor is now running new stainless modern type valves, locks, and retainers, and new valve springs, but who knows maybe something has gone bad. I'll check tonight...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2016, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,048
Model B Motor won't Rev past 2200RPM
Fellas I need some good advice. I have a model B motor with a 6:1 original Winfield head, Winfield touring cam, Hallock header, flat cap Mallory distributor, a Riley 2x2 intake, and 2 Stromberg 97's....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2015, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,131
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-26-2015, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,131
Winfield Head Gasket Question - Banger
l've been having problems with my model B banger popping head gaskets with water in the oil. I thought that l may have had a crack in the block but the block has checked out okay, the original cast...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2015, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2015, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
Re: Model B - Water in Oil
G'day Col,
I'm in North Caulfield Melbourne. Good advise, I'll put the word out for a pressure tester.
Chris.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2015, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
Re: Model B - Water in Oil
Thanks Chris, I value your opinion. And will look closer at the bore size on the gasket I was using. I did use a copper gasket with copper spray sealer. In fact I thank everyone for their input here....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-04-2015, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
Model B - Water in Oil
Hi fellas,
I have a 32 model B motor that was rebuilt around a year ago, with 0.100' over pistons, Winfield 'R' camshaft, original Winfield 6:1 head, a 2x2 intake with 2 Stromberg 97's, and a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2015, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,148
Winfield Intake Manifold Blues...
Hey fellas,
I've got a nice rebuilt model B with a yellow Winfield head that was running two Winfield S-AA-D carburettors on a nice 2x1 intake. I sold the intake and bought another which I thought...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2014, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2014, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-07-2014, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
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