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Ol' Ron · 04-15-2020, 10:53 PM

Ron
The part I like about building Flatheads and race cars is:: al the stuff you have to make, Just to make the stuff you need. Right now I'm making a fixture to convert the stock head into an angle plug heat , ssssso you can run a latr powertip plug. So the adverge guy could do it. Also modify an 8BA head to give a much higher compression ratio. Gota get better gas mileage as well. Gota have something to do when you turn 87 tomorrow.

tubman · 04-15-2020, 11:01 PM

Let me be this first to wish you a Happy Birthday, Ron. You are an inspiration to all of us. Personally, as long as I see you posting and sharing all of the stuff you know, I know I have at least 10 more years!

Tim Ayers · 04-16-2020, 08:27 AM

Happy Birthday, Ol' Ron. Keep 'em runnin'!

RobR'35 · 04-16-2020, 09:06 AM

Happy birthday Ron.
Always enjoy reading your posts.

Ronnieroadster · 04-16-2020, 11:41 AM

Happy Birthday Ron I feel working on new ideas will keep us all younger for sure.

Bored&Stroked · 04-16-2020, 12:20 PM

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Happy Birthday Ron! Glad you're chocking up another notch on that post and continuing to try new things!

Pete · 04-16-2020, 03:24 PM

Happy B day Ron. It is in the transfer area.

40 Deluxe · 04-16-2020, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol' Ron

Ron
The part I like about building Flatheads and race cars is:: al the stuff you have to make, Just to make the stuff you need. Right now I'm making a fixture to convert the stock head into an angle plug heat , ssssso you can run a latr powertip plug. So the adverge guy could do it. Also modify an 8BA head to give a much higher compression ratio. Gota get better gas mileage as well. Gota have something to do when you turn 87 tomorrow.

How about filling the transfer area on the exhaust side only? You need a good transfer area for airflow but since the exhaust is forced out, flow is not as critical. Maybe a shallow relief on the exhaust side unless it hurts compression too much.
As food for thought, there's a YouTube video (on RoadKill.com, I think) where they dyno tested a performance 350 Chevy with headers, then started smashing header tubes with a blacksmith hammer and retesting. They kept it up until the tubes were almost flat and only lost a few HP (maybe 5 or so if I remember). So don't worry about restricting exhaust flow in search of compression. Since you're after fuel mileage, you'll never be at full throttle anyway.

Zeke3 · 04-17-2020, 09:54 AM

Happy belated Birthday Ron. I always enjoy reading your posts.

04-15-2020, 10:53 PM	#21
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Ron The part I like about building Flatheads and race cars is:: al the stuff you have to make, Just to make the stuff you need. Right now I'm making a fixture to convert the stock head into an angle plug heat , ssssso you can run a latr powertip plug. So the adverge guy could do it. Also modify an 8BA head to give a much higher compression ratio. Gota get better gas mileage as well. Gota have something to do when you turn 87 tomorrow.

04-15-2020, 11:01 PM	#22
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Let me be this first to wish you a Happy Birthday, Ron. You are an inspiration to all of us. Personally, as long as I see you posting and sharing all of the stuff you know, I know I have at least 10 more years!

04-16-2020, 08:27 AM	#23
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,181	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Happy Birthday, Ol' Ron. Keep 'em runnin'!

04-16-2020, 09:06 AM	#24
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Happy birthday Ron. Always enjoy reading your posts.

04-16-2020, 11:41 AM	#25
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,529	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Happy Birthday Ron I feel working on new ideas will keep us all younger for sure. __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH

04-16-2020, 12:20 PM	#26
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,068	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Happy Birthday Ron! Glad you're chocking up another notch on that post and continuing to try new things!

04-16-2020, 03:24 PM	#27
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 5,409	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Happy B day Ron. It is in the transfer area.

04-17-2020, 09:54 AM	#29
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: Rebore to accept sleeve for .125 piston Happy belated Birthday Ron. I always enjoy reading your posts.