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Old 05-24-2020, 09:24 PM   #11
1930artdeco
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Default Re: Hi all. New guy. Model A engine rebuilder questions.

Welcome to the Barn and your new addiction! Here are my suggestions:


-Join a local club
-Get your car and drain all fluids replace tranny/differential (same oils)
-Drop the pan and clean it out along with the valve galley-reinstall pan and add fresh oil.

-Make sure brakes are up to snuff and working correctly
-Get Les Andrews books
-Learn to drive your car and get to know her quirks
-Clean out the gas tank

-Make sure the wiring is good-add a fuse if you want





as far as upgrades, this is what I did to my car:
-Snyders 5.5 head
-Lightened the flywheel about 15 lbs.
-Counterbalanced crank
-I have modern points but will probably go back to a stock set up for ease of adjusting.
-Get a Model B (have to bore out the intake manifold) or Tillotson or Marvel Carb.


I drive on the freeway at 50-55 depending on how fast she wants to go. I have driven to Washington that way so she is reliable.


Mike
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