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daren007 · 07-26-2019, 01:18 PM

To what level would one have to bring back a "A" engine to replicate the original engine characteristics. After reading many posts on how original unmolested engines are much smoother then todays what needs to be done to reach this level.. Std. deck height, Std. crank and rods, Std. "Ford" pistons and rings. Std. cam and cam bearings, Std. lifters and lifter bores etc. Could you skip the cam bearings and other items? I find it hard to believe "Ford" shipped cars that you could not tell the difference between clutch chatter and engine vibration. I realize the I-4 has inherent vibrations but apparently todays engines could be much smoother. My "T" runs like a swiss watch in comparison.

07-26-2019, 01:18 PM	#15
daren007 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Saint Cloud Mn Posts: 745	Re: Dave Lopes Fordor Model A To what level would one have to bring back a "A" engine to replicate the original engine characteristics. After reading many posts on how original unmolested engines are much smoother then todays what needs to be done to reach this level.. Std. deck height, Std. crank and rods, Std. "Ford" pistons and rings. Std. cam and cam bearings, Std. lifters and lifter bores etc. Could you skip the cam bearings and other items? I find it hard to believe "Ford" shipped cars that you could not tell the difference between clutch chatter and engine vibration. I realize the I-4 has inherent vibrations but apparently todays engines could be much smoother. My "T" runs like a swiss watch in comparison.