Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-24-2011, 03:12 PM
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Re: Milling a head for compression?
Looks really good Milton, I think I'm going to go that route, at the same time, I'm now pretty curios as to what I can do w/a stock head. I've got an idea on how to run a HP test, and these heads...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 11:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Re: Milling a head for compression?
Brent, very cool car! You or Wick may know a good friend & mentor of mine. When I lived up north, and years ago, I raced go-karts as well, my friend got me into it, he was very good at it and at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Re: Milling a head for compression?
Knowing my nature( I really should have 9 lives ) I'll be doing some combustion work soon, but 1st, I really like the fact that I can start my eng. w/a crank. Can ya'll still start your HC eng's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Re: Milling a head for compression?
From what I've learned today, it sounds like the HC head is the way to go. I wonder if it would be too time consuming to modify my OE combustion chambers along w/milling off .100 & get that "seat of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Re: Milling a head for compression?
I guess I'm wanting to stay pretty much orig. & figured that taking a little (.125 it sounds) off the head wouldn't be noticed. I.E. I've read that if I put a B model carb on it's worth enough hp to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Re: Milling a head for compression?
That sounds interesting, I think I would always be worried about an insert coming loose, but the weld-fill sounds safe w/some more knowledge. Again, I'll be pretty happy to get 50 hp, so I'm not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2011, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Re: Milling a head for compression?
Thank-you both for the responses, I would like to get the most out of my engine w/o any bolt-on aftermarket access. I try to keep in mind that this car, as a whole assy. was built for low HP. My...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-22-2011, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,598
Milling a head for compression?
Can the stock head be milled for better compression? If so, how far can you go? If valve clearance is an issue, could the head be milled with a slight angle? I realize, of course, it would have to...
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