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Technical ***March 2026 Banger Meet Thread - Time Changes***

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Jiminy, Mar 1, 2026 at 12:40 PM.

  1. Jiminy
    Joined: Oct 25, 2012
    Posts: 529

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    Link to previous month: Februdreary 2026 Banger Meet

    Coming Events: (PM Jiminy with additions/corrections)
    Sunday March 29th Hot Road Blowout at Mere Mere Dragstrip

    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: jimb4e4@gmail.com
    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

    https://eraspeed.com/

    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


    Model A & B Style Cast Iron Cylinder Head Compression Ratios.
    http://www.fordgarage.com/pages/headcompressionratio.htm
     
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  2. Outback
    Joined: Mar 4, 2005
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    from NE Vic, Oz

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  3. Airborne34
    Joined: Dec 4, 2007
    Posts: 683

    Airborne34
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    from Texas

  4. 4BangerDean
    Joined: Aug 10, 2013
    Posts: 275

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    I thought the same thing.
     
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  6. I don't blame you - I'd lååååååve a Model 40-C! :-D Hope to see it irl someday. :)

    Better check in properly. :D
    Nothing much going on here, except "12'eren" needs to be upgraded to new Rømø requirements, so on the install-list is;
    - lap belt - got a back seat lap belt out of an old Jeep and just picked up some chains at work, and
    - front brakes.
    I also need to check my MC helmet against raised demands. I know, it's safety first, but I can't help feeling, that it looses abit of it's soul... but hey, better inaccurate racing than no racing!
    But that also stirs attention away from hopping up the G28T - just haven't got enough hours in the day! ;) So, later that'll be (again!). :D
     
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  7. 62pan
    Joined: Jun 8, 2008
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    Checking in
     
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  8. Checking in, been busy
    This is the Record holder at El Mirage and Bonneville V4F/GMR and V4F/FMR
    Built up on a Model "A" block
    Record V4FGMR.jpg
     
  9. Stan Back
    Joined: Mar 9, 2007
    Posts: 2,783

    Stan Back
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    from California

    Congratulations! What are the speeds?
    Vintage 4-Cylinder Flathead / Gas Modified Roadster
    Vintage 4-Cylinder Flathead / Fuel Modified Roadster
     
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  10. What a beefy head, I spot a Kong cover!!!
     
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  11. Stan,
    133.8 at ElMo
    131.4 Bville, 137 exit on quali p***, broke a lifter on 2nd run so on 3 cyls.

    J
     
  12. burl
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
    Posts: 893

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    from Minnesota

    Checking in. Been busy and not much time for hamb. Made up a transfer block to run the chevy 6 cly pump on the model a. Took two tries to get the 16 tpi machined for the cap. Not John Neilson level of engineering but I'm trying
    wp6.jpg wp1.jpg wp4.jpg wp5.jpg
     
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  13. Burl,
    You make much more practical equipment, Good on Ya!
    Is the head o-ringed between the two parts? It really looks good.

    John
     
  14. Steves46
    Joined: Sep 23, 2008
    Posts: 575

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    from Florida

    Looks like my pressure plate has seen better days. Now on to ordering parts.
    IMG_5545.jpeg
     
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  15. Dan from Oakland
    Joined: Jan 16, 2009
    Posts: 256

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    Just looks like someone over greased the throw out bearing. Is the clutch slipping or?
     
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  16. Yeah - any details on the head? Purty on the outside; what's the chamber look like?
     
  17. Stovebolt
    Joined: May 2, 2001
    Posts: 3,671

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    Not much news.

    my fellow banger fan has just machined the repop 2x2 intake for my coupe. It was nowhere near flat on the carbie bases, and worse on the block side.

    it’ll be interesting to see how the B runs with 2 81’s.
     
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  18. winduptoy
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
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    Good to see you banger boys...
    in my mind, the one drivetrain upgrade that makes the A/B more driveable is to a V8 clutch

    I guess this was my check in....I had a Hot Rod shop get me busy on non-banger stuff and I should have said 'NO'
    but I am trying to impart some tribal knowledge to the youngsters....
    My projects....T is back together and the test drive was fun
    Vicky is stalled....
    Little outing in 26 degree F weather to the first Cars and Coffee last Saturday in the Cabriolet....it started and ran fine in its non heated storage.....for the first time in 6 months....win!
     
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  19. Steves46
    Joined: Sep 23, 2008
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    from Florida

    Yep but despite the grease, my clutch will not disengage with the pedal down. If you compare the left finger to the other 2, something is wrong and most likely the root cause of the problem.
     
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  20. burl
    Joined: Nov 28, 2007
    Posts: 893

    burl
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    from Minnesota

    Nope just good ol red rtv
    I've used on a couple others with success
     
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  21. brjnelson
    Joined: Oct 13, 2002
    Posts: 647

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    The comp chamber is top secret, and can not be shown. I have seen it and it is not like most designs.
     
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  22. Anyone using Dan Price’s D4B head? I’d like to fit a head to the ‘34 that allows me to use the stock short water pump and mechanical fan. I ran a Thomas head for a few years and liked that.
     
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  23. brjnelson
    Joined: Oct 13, 2002
    Posts: 647

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    I believe he had to sign a disclosure agreement just to use the design;)
    Here is a different design if you wanna see a CNC machine head it’s not 80% done
     

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