Technical ***December 2016 Banger Meet - Dear Santa, A new C block***

Here is the banger link list:

For the HAMB banger newbies, here are some links to a lot of banger info:

Here is a list of most of the prior monthly banger meet links:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=161498

Banger basics. another info link list:

http://www.fordgarage.com/

http://www.plucks329s.org/index.htm

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=251717

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=42480

The link below shows flywheel lightening dimensions
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/may-bang-er-thread.470853/page-4#post-5212157
and this link shows the missing image from the above post
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...-work-on-bangers.1010716/page-3#post-11427055

Model B rod bearing insert numbers
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6992484#post6992484


Engine tuning with a Vacuum gauge
http://web.archive.org/web/20120415...e.com/tuning-with-a-vacuum-gauge-spg-148.html

Adjusting dual Strombergs:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6638461#post6638461

Helpful Model A tools and tips:

http://www.maurer-markus.ch/ford_a/tipps.index.en.html

Gary in MN's late model Malory distributor conversion for A/B engine:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9147025&postcount=109

Elrod's stuck head tech:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=218487

Model A generator to alternator conversion:

http://ejwhitneyco.com/automotive.html

Gear ratio / speed and RPM calculator:

http://www.accuautoparts.com/calculator.php


Model A master cylinder mounting bracket ideas:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...73#post4953173

Go here to read the 1931 edition of Harry Ricardo's book "The High Speed Internal Combustion Engine"

http://www.scribd.com/full/40610101?access_key=key-w2bcjicdancrnxypd05


Chevy Banger Stuff

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=463465

Post 198 starts a great discussion of the shape of a flat head combustion chamber

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470853&page=10

T-5 5 speed in a Torque Tube:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=256226

New Banger Block in the Works
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/new-banger-block-in-the-works.616056/

 

Thanks for starting the new banger meet Jim. Checking in for the month. Not much car related going on in my garage right now. Building X-Mas yard art for the wife currently. No fear, I will be working on the interior for my car later this winter.

 

Back to Durango next week to finish the engine in the Zipper and get it ready for the Speedster Reunion in Lincoln June 20-23

 

Windfield carbs are on and working fitting Mallory with pertronix thank to Pat Gary then a good tuneup and should be good for summer woo hoo

 

winter here , car on jack stands , updated front end .... so now turn it around & do the back end

 

here's hoping Santa brings your banger parts to all you kids that have been good this year......not much to report...been bad.....towed the my model A out of it's hole with my 8N because I was lazy......do have a new hot rodder I'm working on.....my great niece pulled my old mags from the recycle bin.........

 

Just checking in. With any luck my new Miller OHV will be in the post next week. Probably won't make it to Oz in time for Xmas, but thats OK.

 

Snowing waaaaaay East.

A friend came to visit and helped take the latest little banger apart. We had to pull the oil pan, rods, and main caps all necessary to get the flywheel off. Seems Fiat engineers didn't think much and the bell housing shape doesn't allow flywheel removal otherwise.

My hands are still shaking too much to do much. The radiant barn heaters do make workshop is cozy!

 

Dec? already?
Well this year a bust, Bonneville made one decent run in 3 days @149 FM and 157 exit.
ElMirage was fun, dropped valve but saved head and block.
Nov Elmer injector problems, gotta quit rushing to get to race!

Happy Safe Holidays to All, J

 

Happy December! Hope your Turkey Day was fattening!
Here's the latest progress on my shop. As soon as I get the new electrical panel in, I can take down the old walls inside and pour the floor.

This is what I started with in April:

 

would like to talk with someone using a c-4 with their banger ............. thanks .. steve

*** some one must know something about an adapter .

 

I've been too busy with other things, so this still sits waiting for me to get back to it!!!!!!

 

it will be there when your ready . like a dog being happy when you come home

curious as to why you are a SP class ?

 

Thanks for the links, pretty neat that you guys have monthly updates. Guess ill start contributing. Building another racer for trog. Banger powered of course..

 

Any pictures of the build?

 

I don't know about a c-4, but i am running a 904 behind my riley 2 port model A banger. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about my setup.

 

Call Flat O Matic

 

I'm waiting for an adapter kit to install one!

 

where did you get the adapter ? ............... steve

 

Steve,
these adaptors fit Chev trans to a FlatHead Ford. http://www.transmissionadapters.com/fordflathead.htm
this can go on a Mod "A" flywheel housing with a '39 adaptor.
Not a C-4, but a power glide might make hill climb fun.

J

 

yep they make killer p/g shorties . I have been to their site ............. thanks john

 

The adapter for the 904 is made by a guy in california. pm me if you want me to send you his contact info.

 

There is a guy who makes one for the 904, he is, I've been told, in ill health so ' not giving out his contact info until he finishes mine. I realize that is selfish of me but at 80 I don't want to start looking again!! Seems like a Flat O kit would work for a C 4 with an A to 39 adapter. Would be like bolting up to 59A. If I were serious would call Flat O and ask!


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Found this on the sight! not cheap though!
Ford Model A & B to Chev Auto $1195.00
I'm so tempted to run an aluminum polished 2 speed Powerglyde on my next 4 banger hill clinb car build!
http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Model A Install Inst.htm

 

thanks joe . it seems the last week or so ive had my head in my ass

 

Lol.
It's John you need to thank, not me!
I was thinking about a kit also, so I looked at the website he posted!
Joe

 

THANKS JOHN !!!!!!!!!!! you too joe

 

We politely call that a cranial/anal inversion

 

thanks 28 , I needed the confirmation

 

Steve,
You now require a "Cranial removal from Rectum".
No worries, I have my best ideas when hiding from reality.......

I have one of the Mod "A" to Chev trans plates in the race car. It is worth every cent paid for it.
The full kit is expensive, but includes everything except trans and TC.

I think that Iandola made the first 904 adaptors, and I think Art Moore still runs one.

J