What Defines Over-Revving The Model A's Engine

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Originally Posted by old31

Can you imagine doing 65 on 1930 roads? NO.

Yes, ...and it was not that difficult back then to find roads to travel 65 mph on as there were many paved highways & roads in 1930. Also, the steering and suspension system on Model-As back then wasn't worn out like we find on 'restored' Model-As today, ...and most other parts were within specification including the engine.

Originally Posted by Richard in Anaheim CA

Henry Ford said every Model A would go 65 MPH, He did not say drive at a continuous 65 MPH. Any Model A done right is good for 45-50 MPH continuous and 55 if the occasion arises.

Ummm, while he did not use the word 'continuous', I'm pretty sure he implied that it was built for continuous speeds.

Below is a 1930 Salesman Brochure;




Another sales brochure offers similar verbiage claiming much the same;
"Speeding along at fifty-five to sixty-five miles an hour, or ..."




"The new Ford has unusual speed. It will do 55 - 65 miles an hour. So well does the new car hold the road that you can travel at high speed for long stretches ...."




I have other Ford brochures that state similar phrases that I can show. This proves this was not just a 'one-time' bogus advertising ploy meant to deceive. They were serious when they advertised the Model-A could travel at speeds such as the 55 - 65 mph for sustained lengths of time. Model-A's that are truly 'completely restored' in today's modern time (-with such add-ons such as a 3.54 ratio, better camshaft, higher compression, Stipe shocks, shortened pitman arm, etc.) should not have any excuse for not being able to maintain 65 mph all day long on the open road.

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Originally Posted by burner31

I'll always remember my Grandpa’s last words before he died “Pints! Gallons! Litres!”
That spoke volumes to me.

Good one! I read this last night but didn't 'get it' until just now!