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Forum: Model-A 01-15-2024, 07:02 PM
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Posted By Towd56
WTB High Compression Head

Looking to buy a high compression head . Brand not important. Aluminum or Cast Iron. Message with what you have and price. thanks
Forum: Model-A 07-31-2017, 09:39 PM
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Views: 912
Posted By Towd56
1930 Model A Tudor

I am listing this car for a friend of mine. It is a nice driver and an older restoration. Runs and drives very smooth and looks great. Many recent upgrades to include 6 v alternator, brakes, steering...
Forum: Early V8 07-24-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By Towd56
1953 F100 flathead and bell housing

I have a complete flathead from a low mile 1953 F100 panel truck. I have no idea of the motors condition and would assume it seized? The bell housing is attached; which was for a 3 speed on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-24-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,257
Posted By Towd56
Re: Help Needed On Cape Cod for Head Gasket

Marc - I am in centerville on weekends only. I have a head puller. I can help but not until the weekend.

Call my cell 508-726-2579
Forum: Model-A 06-11-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
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Forum: Model-A 06-02-2017, 05:29 PM
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Views: 1,871
Posted By Towd56
Forum: Model-A 05-14-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
Posted By Towd56
AER Touring Motor

I have an unused fully rebuilt AER touring motor. It's a full insert, counter balanced crank, larger valves with a Stipe 330 cam. It has never been removed from crate/plastic. I bought this last year...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-05-2017, 04:27 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,587
Posted By Towd56
Re: Horsepower

I guess that's a pretty fair answer! A neat set up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-04-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 14,587
Posted By Towd56
Re: Horsepower

What's that make for HP?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,905
Posted By Towd56
Re: INSERT ENGINE FROZE UP ! 31 Model A fordoor

Are the ones shown in picture MG bearings? As in the car MG?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-25-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,905
Posted By Towd56
Re: INSERT ENGINE FROZE UP ! 31 Model A fordoor

George -Who is AI that has the better bearings?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,905
Posted By Towd56
Re: INSERT ENGINE FROZE UP ! 31 Model A fordoor

X2 on piston clearance. Especially on #4.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By Towd56
Re: Distributor Hold Down

I will give him a call. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,441
Posted By Towd56
Distributor Hold Down

I have what I believe to be a Mallory electronic distributor. Im looking for the hold down device that clamps around dist. Shaft and then sits in the head with a pin. Anyone know where I can get the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,578
Posted By Towd56
Re: Flywheel housing question

The cracks shown by J and M are nearly identical to where my housing was cracked. Couldn't see them until magna fluxed
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,578
Posted By Towd56
Re: Flywheel housing question-Update

Followed HERM's advice and was able to get it within .001 at top and both sides. The bottom is still out about .020. But I believe tranny will pull that in.

One note I wanted to mention - I would...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,578
Posted By Towd56
Re: Flywheel housing question

Thanks for the input. I spoke with Herm today and I am on the right path.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,578
Posted By Towd56
Flywheel housing question

I've read just about every post regarding how to align the housing . I know you should have no more than .006 between the 12, 3, and 9 o'clock positions.

Here is my million dollar question:
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,885
Posted By Towd56
Re: What size tire do you recommend for 16" Ford rims

what is the best way to seal that area?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2017, 06:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,398
Posted By Towd56
Re: Burtz seal question

Got it - thank you
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,300
Posted By Towd56
Re: Bore and piston size questions

Crosscut

Buy or borrow a bore gauge and measure every cylinder top, middle, and bottom. That will give you a clear picture. I just went through this. Turns out, the pistons were too small, bores...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,398
Posted By Towd56
Re: Burtz seal question

thank you
Hmm - it didn't leak before i took it apart. Same components just a new seal. The seal seemed to fit in there very nice. Is it supposed to hold air???

Do I have any alternatives with...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,398
Posted By Towd56
Burtz seal question

I've got a crank with a turned down slinger. It's a full insert motor so I'm also using the bronze seal which slips into the block. The directions for the one piece nitrile seal say to pressure test...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2017, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,943
Posted By Towd56
Re: Piston/Head Clearance

Yes he has those size pistons. In fact, he mentioned having sizes all the way up to .140. Yes the pins came with; they have a tapered center too. Even nicer - he's a sinch to deal with. Very helpful....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-05-2017, 12:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,943
Posted By Towd56
Re: Piston/Head Clearance

No machinist here - just a hack who gets himself in trouble. The pistons Are from Rich at antique engine rebuilding. Small ring and short skirt. They seem like a quality piece. Hastings rings.
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