Technical ***November 2022 Banger Meet Thread -Hoping for Some Rain ***

Link to previous month: October 2022 Banger Meet Thread

Coming Events: (PM Jiminy with additions/corrections)
Stay safe.

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 $34.00 all color except for the oldest pictures (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.

A few links to speed equipment companies there may be more
https://specialtymotorcams.com/index.php#header
http://www.millerhi-speedheads.com/index.html
http://www.modelatrader.com/brumfield/brumfield.html
https://www.hotforhotfours.com/advertisers.htm
https://www.secretsofspeed.com/speed-parts

Bert's, Synder's, Mikes affordable also list some speed performance parts.

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

 

Checking in

 

In, with too many projects....

J

 

Checking in

 

Present.

 

Me here...

 

Checking in.

No news - we are experiencing unseasonal rain here. The east coast of Australia has suffered enormously due to flooding. Too wet to take the coupe out, too cold to be out in the shed for long periods, so I'm sourcing parts for thr next update for the car.

More on that later

 

Checking in, does walking around my 31ford count. No time to work on it

 

Nothing Banger related, but 90 miles east of ya, decent rain

 

I had to fix a crack in the deck that was causing me grief with my pickup. Got it back together with an intake I picked up a while back. I think the manifold was manufactured the same place my alum. Winfield head was heheh. Required some grinding and welding to fit correctly, but runs great! Fabbed a linkage to jog around the exhaust as it mounts the carb outward from my other intakes, but it's low so it fuels easily right down til you run the tank out of gas... [] ...

 

Hershey is over, Winter will be here, may make some progress on the basement projects.

 

getter done

 

Still here but keeping quiet, dealing with a new ball joint.

 

Quote from Fur Biscuit October Bangers Meeting:
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"Of the many things that have been a mental hang up for me on getting going with the T has been a camshaft. I just don't feel a like a race car or speedster should have a stock off the shelf cam. So I've been trying to get a model A camshaft modified for a T block. And basically it's been impossible. Mentally I've been trying to psych myself up to pay a lot of money to have a full custom camshaft made. So, the day after I send my email that I'm gonna pull the trigger on a full custom cam, the guy I have been chasing off and on for 5 years, let's me know the model A cam I have been asking about is mostly done and maybe ready to be shipped to the cam grinder! When it rains, it pours!"

Doug.
Neilson is right. Once you get a "Blank" cam (not reground, including the journals); I think you might want to contact Elgin Engineering in Petaluma. Dema Elgin is now retired; but his former shop foreman is still in charge. Over the years they've amasses a ton of data of just about every cam ever made. Dema, of course had been close friend and disciple of Ed Winfield. Elgin set up his shop to deliver valve timing to the customer; crafted to the customer's needs including the vehicle, it's engine and use. They'll ask you everything except the size of your Jock Strap!

 

Checking in for the month. Progress has been painfully slow but colder temps mean more shop time. Need to get this running by February for the ice races. engine sealed up and ready to go back in
Found another trans for spares


finished mating the clutch to the flywheel now to make a throw out bearing carrier

 

What trans is the red one above?

 

volvo m-40

 

That side cam cover looks bitchin!!

 

That's some fancy pants T kit there!! When did Ford stop the cast ears?

 

Was in the scrap bin so I saved it .Had to doctor it a bit to match the rest of my trinkets

 

1913 was the last year for the short rear crossmember. Found the kickup pattern an hour ago while searching for something else. that is progress. Bob

 

What clutch cover is that? Wonder if it’s available over here? Guess you have to adapt the matching thrust bearing?

 

I use the Volvo pressure plate and clutch. It comes from sachs as a clutch kit. I use the Volvo through out bearing and machine a carrier to match up with the ford clutch fork. I will try to take a few more picture this time .

 

Starting to have a great time out here, yesterday I got a "B" long block, pressure tested it , only crack I could find is a small freeze crack on the right side. Today I found a Fish carburetor, haven't owned one of those since about 1963.

 

I saw a posting on Facebook about a new made transmission for model a direct install. Made in I think Argentina or Brazil got searching the google cant find anymore went back on fb I cant find the op any one Know anything.

 

The fella that makes the “Warford” trans for Model T, Layne Machine Works, is workin on a 4 speed direct install Model A gearbox. Said to be a dog clutch type with OD. I don’t have a Model A… but can’t wait to put one in my T!!!

 

ok my post looking for more info,I solved myself he is in Brazil and its a modified clark 5 speed and you do need to shorten torque tube and mod the cross member but still a viable option he is on the model a face book page

 

Progress on my Burtz. Now bored .060" over, Glyptaled, and confirmation that the Chrysler lifters will work.

 

Chrysler lifters have a 1.285 diameter base compared to the B lifters with it's 1.120 base.