Here is the banger link list . For the HAMB banger newbies, here are some links to a lot of banger info: Flat Ernie maintains the monthly link list. Every month is listed: 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 Post #105 of link below shows flywheel lightening dimensions http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470853&page=6 Model B rod bearing insert numbers http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6992484#post6992484 Engine tuning with a Vacuum gauge http://www.centuryperformance.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 http://www.scribd.com/doc/22469332/The-High-Speed-Internal-Combustion-Engine-Ricardo-1931 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
Who has the oldest speed equiped banger build here mine is over forty years old now would lover to see pictures of some of the older buil vehicals
Looking forward to the Mid-America 1000, Vintage Car Rally in Conway, AR ( http://vintagecarrally.com/page54.html). Most of the competition will use newer vehicles, we use our Miller OHV Powered 31 Vicky to take advantage of Age Factor benefit. Lot of fun, very competitive, with great people and organizers. Also, the Miller Meet is next weekend (10th and 11th) in Milwaukee, same weekend as Indy Fest. Really interesting Vintage Race Cars if you are in the area, including Pre-WW II Indy Cars.
Our McDowell-Model B Powered Race Race was built a long time ago, but not a Street Legal Banger . Newest part on the car is probably the Tube Axle (38 Ford V-60?).
Thanks for the link!!!! Happy 4th every one Took my car to breakfast with my youngest son Brady today
Happy 4th orangeamcs: Sorry did not get back on last month . I live in Westminster . Cruse nites are Friday at the VFW and Saturday at Denney
Hi. I'm installing a Red's Header on my 4 banger and need the torque numbers for this install thank you Mike
need magneto parts info . need help finding parts break down - parts list - break down ... for a ford magneto (air plane & stationary) 1930's wico jem 1590. thanks .. steve
29 speedster your Millar powered car sounds very interesting as well is it street driven and if so how does it perform in traffic a millar overhead is my ultimate goal.
The Victoria is a pressurized, balanced Model A Engine, with Serr-Miller OHV, a mild cam, FSI Electronic Ignition, a Single Stromberg 97 on a 48 Base, with a 4:1 Header and Super Trapp exhaust. The driveline has a Mitchell Synchro Transmission and Overdrive. We use the car in Vintage Car Rallys and Touring. It can be driven on the highway easily at 60 MPH, and will run in-town stop-and-go traffic without any problems. With the Overdrive, you can run the engine in the power band (1800-2200 RPM) at about any speed in traffic (also helpful to maintain speed in Rallys). The hood sides were off in this picture because we were running at slower speeds in very hot weather. Engine runs cool 160-180, but was concerned with fuel & fuel pump getting hot.
This is an original CRAGAR (1935?) head on a B. Also equipped with a Stromberg-Bendix intake (1931). Great driver as the '29 cab is stretched 6-1/2" and the drive train includes a T-5 and F-100 steering box. However, I regret painting the engine Ford blue!
on your Vicky ......... 1st very nice car . what rear end & gears ? do you have the trans + the od ? ill bet its fun ..... thanks .. steve
The Rear-End is Model A with 3.78 Ratio, and we do have both the Mitchell synchronized Transmission and their Overdrive (Gear Splitter). Also, we live at 5,000 ft above Sea Level, and frequently travel to 7,500 ft, Estes Park, and have traveled to 12,000 ft, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) with the Vicky. We run with traffic to either altitude, but Trail Ridge Road in RMNP manages your speed. Other Club Members more stock Model As have also make these trips, and Estes Park is a 30-35 mile trip through Big Thompson Canyon from the host location for the 2016 MAFCA National Convention. RMNP is just west of Estes Park.
Hey guys new guy here. Been into bangers for a long time now. Been collecting pieces and speed equipment for years. Have a few t engines a few As and a B. Ive been wondering lately has anyone ever heard of someone using the fordson block? Thanks Joe
Probably been answered a bunch of times, but what weight of trans fluid or gear oil would you use in a stock 20's transmission? I'm in the process of restoring a '22 Chevrolet 490 trans and need to replace the fluid. The car will be a speedster and the trans will be "pushed" a little every once in a while (possibly on a South Jersey beach in early October )
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