The Ford Barn

Fordestes · 01-30-2023, 03:20 PM

I just acquired a Really nice 30 A coupe Barn Find, the late owner was in the process of removing the engine for re build and passed before he was able to get it out of the car, I am thinking about going back with lighter 283 pistons and a lighter flywheel for better performance and less stress on the crankshaft and main bearings , I was wanting to find a good source for 283 pistons and mabe a part number , also will the v 8 dog dish flywheel work in place of the heavy stock flywheel ? this has no doubt been done to these engines ,what kind of results good or bad can I expect ? I understand some have changed the steering gear to a modified F-100 pickup gear to achieve easier steering, is that good improvement for the steering , I am a little bit on the older side and want to have the car where I can enjoy driving it instead of letting it sit around like a piece of garage art. any helpful input would be appreciated .
Thanks Fordestes

01-30-2023, 03:20 PM	#1
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 903	I am now a model A owner, I just acquired a Really nice 30 A coupe Barn Find, the late owner was in the process of removing the engine for re build and passed before he was able to get it out of the car, I am thinking about going back with lighter 283 pistons and a lighter flywheel for better performance and less stress on the crankshaft and main bearings , I was wanting to find a good source for 283 pistons and mabe a part number , also will the v 8 dog dish flywheel work in place of the heavy stock flywheel ? this has no doubt been done to these engines ,what kind of results good or bad can I expect ? I understand some have changed the steering gear to a modified F-100 pickup gear to achieve easier steering, is that good improvement for the steering , I am a little bit on the older side and want to have the car where I can enjoy driving it instead of letting it sit around like a piece of garage art. any helpful input would be appreciated . Thanks Fordestes