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1931 flamingo · 08-19-2020, 08:34 AM

jetmek · 08-19-2020, 09:10 AM

What could go wrong��

Big hammer · 08-19-2020, 09:46 AM

And I have some land for sale in Florida :-)

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-19-2020, 10:09 AM

Actually, several engines (mostly stationary) used this spring set-up with reasonable success. The only issue I see using the one in the pictures is the lack of a dipper for oiling. On the other hand, Model-T's did not use dippers from the factory.

Ruth · 08-19-2020, 11:02 AM

The ad is for the bolts only. I assume you use your con rods that would have the dippers?

ursus · 08-19-2020, 11:07 AM

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At least the advertisement doesn't claim that it gives the engine more power.

Purdy Swoft · 08-19-2020, 11:57 AM

If it gave it more power , I suppose that would cause it to become a hot rod .

J Franklin · 08-19-2020, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Actually, several engines (mostly stationary) used this spring set-up with reasonable success. The only issue I see using the one in the pictures is the lack of a dipper for oiling. On the other hand, Model-T's did not use dippers from the factory.

This ad was for the Model T engines.

1930-Pickup · 08-19-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C

Actually, several engines (mostly stationary) used this spring set-up with reasonable success. The only issue I see using the one in the pictures is the lack of a dipper for oiling. On the other hand, Model-T's did not use dippers from the factory.

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BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-20-2020, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruth

The ad is for the bolts only. I assume you use your con rods that would have the dippers?

OK then, how do you propose to replace the rod bolts in an A/B rod??

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 08-20-2020, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by J Franklin

This ad was for the Model T engines.

Yes, I agree with you.

Jack Shaft · 08-20-2020, 07:34 AM

Connecting rods are in compression during operation,main crankshaft bearing caps are in tension.What that means is the connecting rod is pressed against the crankshaft journal when running,the rod cap does not see the load of operation.On the other hand,the main bearing caps bear the load of converting linear to rotational force.Spring load main caps and the results wont be pleasant..Connecting rod as a dipper?how? even back then they understood the concept of windage,drag as little as possible through the oil for lubrication,drag too much and the oil acts like a brake.

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BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,508	Re: Interesting No Knock Actually, several engines (mostly stationary) used this spring set-up with reasonable success. The only issue I see using the one in the pictures is the lack of a dipper for oiling. On the other hand, Model-T's did not use dippers from the factory. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

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Ruth Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Glide, Oregon Posts: 1,336	Re: Interesting No Knock The ad is for the bolts only. I assume you use your con rods that would have the dippers? __________________ Ruth "Sometimes you really DO need to read the whole thread"

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ursus Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,374	Re: Interesting No Knock Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) At least the advertisement doesn't claim that it gives the engine more power.

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Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Interesting No Knock If it gave it more power , I suppose that would cause it to become a hot rod .

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Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Interesting No Knock Connecting rods are in compression during operation,main crankshaft bearing caps are in tension.What that means is the connecting rod is pressed against the crankshaft journal when running,the rod cap does not see the load of operation.On the other hand,the main bearing caps bear the load of converting linear to rotational force.Spring load main caps and the results wont be pleasant..Connecting rod as a dipper?how? even back then they understood the concept of windage,drag as little as possible through the oil for lubrication,drag too much and the oil acts like a brake.