Technical ***March 2022 Banger Meet Thread - Another Equinox***

Link to previous month: February 2022

Coming Events: (PM Jiminy with additions/corrections)
September 18 Auburn, CA NorCal F.A.S.T. Fall Hill Climb
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 maybe 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.

 

Is spring here yet?

 

don't rush it....

 

Dropped off my new Winfield at a polishing shop... should have it back in a couple weeks with all the nooks and crannies sparkling like jewelry! Hoping to have some up close pics soon...

 

Checking in with my semi traditional banger powered with a 1935 CRAGER head

 

Equinox, like Mt. Equinox in Vermont were this car was racing in an SCCA Hill Climb around 1953. I found the remains in September of 1971 and later sold them to Jim Etter around 1979.

Yesterday I found a two page letter (remember them, before the computers) from Jim asking me about the condition of the frame and body parts. He did put axles under it with Ford V8 wire wheels, and installed an A engine, and had a running car at a meet in Ohio, Dover I think. He sold it and lost track of who he sold it to. Lots of good things have happened in the past 51 years, but I WANT TO FIND THIS CAR. Any and all tips are welcome, thanks! Bob


Jim riding as mechanic in the car in 1980, the only photo I've seen after I sold the remains.

 

Lurking as usual.

 

Braved the cold and wet and went to Hotrod Showdown this last weekend. Random pic from driving around. Adjusted the valves, and hooked up my oil pressure gauge that maybe is too high to actually work right on a banger.

 

Checking in, getting a slow start getting back to the A

 

Lurking in....

 

nuttin new here

 

I have never seen a Himico before, if I wanted to go slower I would buy this.


1925 MODEL T ROADSTER PICKUP WITH TITLE. VERY RARE EARLY ORIGINAL 1925 PICKUP BOX. VERY SOLID BODY WITH ONLY RUST BEING UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. NEW WOOD KIT ($1800) INCLUDED. WINDSHIELD AND FIREWALL REMOVED BUT INCLUDED. RUCKSTELL 2 SPEED BIG DRUM REAR AXLE WITH HASSLER PANCAKE SHOCKS. INCREDIBLY RARE HIMICO BUILT ENGINE/TRANSMISSION. ENGINE HAS HIMICO INTAKE, HIMICO EXHAUST, HIMICO CYLINDER HEAD, HIMICO TAG ON SIDE OF BLOCK. THIS IS THE ONLY KNOWN EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETE HIMICO ENGINE/TRANSMISSION SETUP. WINFIELD MODEL M201A CARBURETOR. ATWATER KENT FRONT PLATE DISTRIBUTOR. HASSLER PANCAKE FRONT SHOCKS, 26-27 NICKEL GRILL SHELL AND HEADLIGHT RINGS, ORIGINAL WOOD RIMS WITH NICE TIRES, NEW SEAT SPRINGS, NEW LEFT HAND RUCKSTELL SHIFTER. I WOULD TRADE THIS FOR A RUNNING DRIVING MODEL A ROADSTER OR ROADSTER PICKUP. TIM [hidden information]

 

There WILL be a Ford "Bangers" time trials at the Historic Santa Margarita Ranch this year! It's just a matter of when! I'll meet with the ranch owner next week. We may have a choice of late June; or late September/early October. Late June carries a potential of high temperatures. The September date would be either week earlier of later than the RPM Nationals! What do you participants think?

 

Hopefully hear it run this month

 

Time to assemble May is just around the corner

 

john , dont be late !! how fast are you going this year ? .......... good luck ! ... steve

 

Gas station in West Virginia “ hey, did you drive that from California?”…

 

Does anyone know if there will be a "hill climb" in Northern Cal this year? I believe there had been one in May or June pre-Covid and pre-FAST ending. Was it in Auburn?

 

Hey Steve,
Yeah, thanks, if, if, if, hopefully faster than last year.
The cam was pretty beat up, welding and grinding.
I don't know how fast the car will go, but at the current rate we are going to Hell in a hurry.

John

 

That would be fantastic, as I'm in Lompoc I'll definitely be coming up!

 

Been a hot minute since I've posted on the banger forum, raising a baby will do that!
Super excited to finally finish the first run of side timing covers. Took some 3d modeling classes, and turned it to a reality!

As I want to have a few projects to work on, what would be other bolt-ons that you'd like to see made?

 

How about timing cover with oil filter

 

Hi guys. I'm still lerking, but not posting.

I have a question regarding balancers.

My coupe is powered by a winfield headed B motor. I mainly drive it around town (metropolitan traffic) with the occasional trip on the freeways, where I cruise on 55mph. It has an alternator.

Trouble is the balancer is worn and rocks on the crank. So do I replace it with an original sized one, or a smaller diameter one from Scalded Dog?

I'd appreciate your input before I make my purchase.
Cheers.
Mark

 

Hibernation continues in Brrmont.

 

Been watching this on Instagram, GREAT JOB!! We need more like you to be able to step up to the plate so to speak and start carrying this stuff on. It is a tough limited market, but anything anyone does to help the hobby like this is a win in my opinion.

I have been quite busy myself to partake on forums and IG / Facebook, But I was shock recently to learn of so much Model T stuff disappearing at a rapid rate in the last 2-3 years. No more gas tanks, No more radiators, No more Model T haven, No more Fun Project parts, No more RV Anderson supplied small parts, No more Stan Howe Carburetors, and I am sure there is a bunch more I am forgetting.

 

Checking in. T5 is done. Going through rear axle now. Can't wait to get it back together and start driving it.

 

That's already done. Really no point in trying to make something that's already out!

 

Thank you man! Someone's gotta carry the torch! I'd love to meet up with Jim Brierly to pick his brain.
My buddy is thinking about selling this T engine, apparently its mated to a 4 speed. Side Draft Riley Carbs, Chain driven oil pump and Mag

 

Retson,
Those look really nice good job.
I was thinking of the Burtz motor and something that might make sense would be a filter mount that would discharge the oil directly into the galley port instead of using the bottom bolt. Or just add the boss to your existing model and oring the port.

Keep up the good work, J