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Checking in have not been here for a while still put heaps of miles on the old girl
Rusty I had a O2 sensor ( Innovate Motorsport) fitted for a while as a tuning add worked well for setting carby jets and timing curves Only...
Sad news Condolences to the family the world is a little poorer without Bill
I am here
I have used those head gaskets on the same set up B block and Thomas head with mixed results had much better luck using A model copper clad...
Hey Andy thanks for the info I would have never thought of boring that much to fit A model pistons I was wondering how using this comb effects...
Interested in this engine can you post more info on the build what piston and parts are you using I have a 28 chev engine to rebuild 1 day and...
Russtee thanks for the info love your work looks great
Russtee do you have any details on that roadster engine and running gear looks to be a nice set up
There was pretty sure Bill posted his and this has been since the early days by everyone from speedway guys to drag guys so there are a few way to...
X2 it is a must do on these blocks
Almost all after market heads use the 4 stud A model water pump does not matter which block they are fitted to
Now that is something I have never seen I wonder if there would be any advantage did that distributor use vacuum advance
Youngrodder I have used both 9 + 10 on Alu flywheels both work well never slipped and the weight difference was not enough for me to worry about...
yea looking great
That is some great engineering tech well done I may try that carby set up on my next banger
Bob I also would go with soft bonded (pale grey color) about the same grip and easier to arch to your drums Teds floater work great put them on an...
All Model A Water Pumps are the same length 32 B model same as model A 33/34 B model shorter due to racking the radiator back crank pulley was...
Have close look at your float level it can effect how the idle works and then clean the idle jets inside the carby they have very small holes...
Matt to help you we need a bit more info just what strombergs are you tuning 81s are pretty much plug and play 97s or 48s each have their own...
I have used a few of Jims (Bubba) distributors they are 1st class come with the advance reset correct and little improvements
You do not need special valves from 1 of A model vendors just work out the sizes and length shape weight you want and go through some catalogs...
yea that's the 1 ran them a while back they work
A Boned there is very well made 97 carby spacer that has coolant piped through it available I am sure if you do search here of passed banger meets...
[ATTACH] I have put these in the bottom hose of a couple of Ts they move plenty of water
Been using the V8 pumps for years normally set them 45-50 psi
It is only flat on the bottom if you turn it around a little it will be fine that is how mine takes a break
Tiny looks good I like it
Oil pump is held in place by the spring between the pump and the bottom of the sump that screw in not ment to hold it it is a tapered thread so...
Rusty sorry to hear things have not gone well with your engine I feel your pain while most my experience have been good I have had the odd bad...
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