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Technical ***March 2019 Banger Meet - Pot O'Gold Info***

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Jiminy, Feb 28, 2019.

  1. Jiminy
    Joined: Oct 25, 2012
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    Coming Events: (PM Jiminy with additions/corrections)
    March 8th and 9th T.R.O.G. Santa Barbara Drags
    April 27 FAST Nor-Cal Spring Hill Climb
    Auburn, CA
    May 11 49th Annual Antique Nationals
    Fontana, CA
    May 31 - June 2
    Hot Rod Dirt Drags
    Movie Manor
    Monte Vista, Colorado
    June 19-22 Speedsters Trials & Reunion
    Lincoln, Nebraska
    June 29th F.A.S.T. Time Trials at the Santa Margarita Ranch
    9 miles North of San Luis Obispo, off Highway 101
    October 4th, 5th and 6th T.R.O.G. Wildwood, NJ

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


    Jim Brierley's book 4-bangers! And me! is a must read book for all banger enthusiasts. US customers send $31.00 for color, $24.00 for B/W (includes S/H in the U.S.A.), PayPal welcome, to:
    Jim Brierley, 39480 Colleen Way, Temecula, CA 92592.
    email: [email protected]
    phone: 951-695-7313.


    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


    The 4 Banger hot rod picture thread.
    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/the-4-banger-hot-rod-picture-thread.997051/


    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/


    Model A & B Style Cast Iron Cylinder Head Compression Ratios.
    http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/headcompressionratio.htm
     
  2. denis4x4
    Joined: Apr 23, 2005
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    from Colorado

    Will pick up my engine at Bert’s next month and get ready for the Speedster Reunion in Lincoln in June.
     
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  3. Checking in.
     
  4. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
    Posts: 2,718

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    I got one from them and so far I’m very happy with it.


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  5. winduptoy
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
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  6. noboD
    Joined: Jan 29, 2004
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    Almost spring here.
     
  7. Had enough rain here, checked in
     
  8. RussTee
    Joined: Mar 25, 2008
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    Summer sunshine in the sth seas here
     
  9. Crazydaddyo
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    Still no movement. Maybe one day.

    .
     
  10. V4F
    Joined: Aug 8, 2008
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    from middle ca.

    rain is gone for a short break
     
  11. Sorry to hear that, at some point it would have been easier to get the raw castings and chase machining.

    J
     
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  12. Crazydaddyo
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  13. Dustyp489
    Joined: Feb 1, 2008
    Posts: 223

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    Checking in, snowing, but the swap meets start tissue month
    Skip
     
  14. junk yard kid
    Joined: Nov 11, 2007
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    Well i got the rebuilt 81's all set up yesterday on my new setup. Rebuilt motor, 330 cam, roof head, lightened flywheel, stock size riley pully, FS points distributor, headers, no mufflers and only bug domes. The thing spits up through the carburetors, really hard too. Timing is good and ive checked it and the firing order a bunch. Distributor came off my old runnning motor.

    It only backfires if i give it too quick of throttle, but if i stomp on it doesnt.
    Thinking i need bigger carbs anyways but I would think the 81's wouldnt have this problem. Accelerator pumps dont put out much with just the 1/4 burst and it does get better when its warm. I also jetted them at 36 but with stock power valves.

    Other than that it runs great.

    What do you guys think?
    Carbs too small make it backfire?
    If it was a valve hanging open it would do it all the time right?
     
  15. burl
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
    Posts: 840

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    from Minnesota

    Checking in for the month.Neeed to keep progress rolling on this pile.Just a few things to wrap up so I can throw this back in and see if it works. 28.jpg
     
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  16. typically what you are describing is a lean condition
    it is a balancing act between accelerator pump, jetting and temp
    do you have a thermostat installed? may help heat up the motor quicker
    I have the same issue, I tune for motor at full temp ~190 and use lots of patience when colder

    J
     
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  17. Burl,

    If it doesn't work, ship it to me for testing, I should be able to evaluate for about 7 to 8 months...........
     
  18. V4F
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    from middle ca.

    your such a nice guy john
     
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  19. My busy season at work is over....taking a full day to do nothing but work on the coupe.


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  20. IMG_1731.JPG Banger finally runs, but idles for a few seconds and dies, also dies when I give it any gas. Hopefully I can tear the carb apart again and clean it better than the first time
     
  21. junk yard kid
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    Ya I’m pretty sure it’s lean condition. Wouldn’t think the smaller carb would be as finicky about it. I figured the velocity of the air would help it transition better but that’s also making it colder.


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  22. Jet96
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    JYK- does it do better if you richen the idle screws a little? Sometimes I've found that will help transition to open throttle a little better. Just my .02
     
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  23. Gary in MN
    Joined: Jun 27, 2008
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    [​IMG]05892-6-ADJ

    ACCELELATOR PUMP LINK- adjustable Stromberg 3-1/4 to 4 inches 1934-38

    Accelerator Pump rod, adjustable from 3 inches to 4 inches. Stainless steel threaded rod with machined brass ends. For the Stromberg carburetors. 211A P. 441


    Maybe a little more length on the pump stroke. A little pricey $ 30.00 each. Gary
     
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  24. junk yard kid
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    It does but it’s at 2 turns out now. Guess I’ll try more.


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  25. JT1930
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    Yikes..... 98D864BA-2C9A-430C-B2FA-0319E14D6D24.jpeg
     
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  26. Crazydaddyo
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    You might want to read about tuning with a vacuum gauge. In the frist post each month there is a listing of links that are very helpful. There is a very good link listed there about vacuum gauge tuning.

    Give it a read.

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  27. junk yard kid
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    Im all about the vacuum gauge. Current set up doesnt have a vacuum port though, next time i have the manifold off ill tap one.

    I isolated it to the front carb. Doesnt put out a shot of fuel to half throttle. With the carbs disconnected it only back fires when i open the front carb. I rebuilt the carb and cleaned all passages and its a new acel pump. Even tried another power valve. Guess i gotta pull the little squirter tubes. Sure seemed like they flowed good. But ill have to check to make sure.
     
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  28. Crazydaddyo
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    Swap carbs, front to rear and rear to front and see if the problem follows the carb.

    .
     
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  29. Hope all are thawing out.....thanks for keeping the banger thread going ya !
     
  30. junk yard kid
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    It turns out it was the accelerator pumps where locking up. An old one I got works great, had to sand down most of the purple on the other one. Not sure why this happened.


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