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40 Deluxe · 11-04-2016, 05:43 PM

I don't have numbers at hand, but do research on RPM ratings for Model A industrial and agricultural power plants. Those engines barked at full throttle and full power for hours on end and lived a happy, fruitful life. In the early '50's an uncle built a home made tractor with A power. It pulled a plow for several years until he could afford a 'real' tractor, then became a 'chore' tractor pulling grain wagons and such. It's retired now like him, but as far as I know, it's only had one valve job in its life. So don't be afraid to work that A!
Oh, maybe that original '32 grill shell he has on it helped!

11-04-2016, 05:43 PM	#14
40 Deluxe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: now Kuna, Idaho Posts: 3,779	Re: How fast in 2nd gear? I don't have numbers at hand, but do research on RPM ratings for Model A industrial and agricultural power plants. Those engines barked at full throttle and full power for hours on end and lived a happy, fruitful life. In the early '50's an uncle built a home made tractor with A power. It pulled a plow for several years until he could afford a 'real' tractor, then became a 'chore' tractor pulling grain wagons and such. It's retired now like him, but as far as I know, it's only had one valve job in its life. So don't be afraid to work that A! Oh, maybe that original '32 grill shell he has on it helped!