Technical ***May 2020 Banger Meet Thread - 4 are Essential***

Coming Events: (PM Jiminy with additions/corrections)
Everything is cancelled

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.

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 from an undisclosed location.

 

Checking in.

 

Checking in from ca

 

I'm in......or out in the shop

J

 

I've had more then enough of all the events being cancelled. What has happened to life?

 

Doug, Brad is holding his swapmeet in Commerce tomorrow- c'mon down !

 

Checking in. Every Friday night in Kanab Ut is cruise night. It’s like the old days dragging main

 

I hope Brad has a good turnout, let us know.

 

Well if it runs as good as it looks but you are going to need some diapers without a valve cover.


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sanitary napkins don't need duct tape................J

 

I'm here too!

 

Checking in trying to get a little Giddy Up and get the body blasted for some primer..

 

I'm here a new month hope we get over all this***** so we can attend some shows, but at least I'm get some old projects finishe out of all this mess, hope everyone is staying safe

 

Seams a shame to cover all those pretty rockers

The oil pan has been a trooper. So far it has managed to retain the pieces of 2 crankshafts.




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Clear valve covers ? Gary in MN

 

off topic : has anyone rewired there car & soldered every connection ? i do not recommend it unless your in lock down ................ steve

 

I always did till I started desert racing two stroke bikes and found that proper crimps were better. Crimping correctly with proper tools is the way to go.

 

when driving truck , i found that they collect corrosion , therefore they break at the crimp . really bad in winter . went to Boise in January , what a crock . so much damage from snow , ice , cinders .
lock down gave me time to try it . WOW very time consuming .

 

-Checking in for May-
Local guys put together a Thursday night Main Street Cruise. I didn't make first one, but looked like turnout was good.
Going to install my Brierley head this weekend. Trying to do one thing at a time to see what each mod contributes to driveability.
When I did my roadster I put the hi comp head on stock motor. Drove it like that all summer while I stockpiled the rest of my stuff. Next step was cam, dual downdraft, headers, mallory, and lightened flywheel...To say driveability was improved would be a fair understatement.
When I first got my (all stock) CCPU I thought the parking brake was on ha-
-Klawockvet-
That's interesting. I had a similar experience on my dump trucks a long time ago. I've pondered how to do the molded rubber around the connections like factory.

 

Well, color me intrigued. I can read a wiring diagram just great, but I***** at soldering. What are the tools you use?

 

I use the non-insulated heavy duty terminals (I think Lawson maybe?) they have double crimps. Good heatshrink tubes stay somewhat flexible, but I can't remember what brand I've got.

 

Checking in, hope all is well

Skip

 

Cleaning up and throwing out junk in the shop.

 

It's the only way I do wiring. I will admit of you have a proper crimper and terminals, it is just as good. I don't and have done it my way for so long I just keep doing it.

And yes, good heat shrink is a must. I seal all my connections. I am a fan of the 3:1 ratio adhesive lined shrink tubing.

 

Yes,
On my 1953 Travelall Binder.
I'm not very bright but the lights are

 

Nice and indented firewall to boot for a late '31. I see it looks like you put a plate over the terminal box opening.

 

"The oil pan has been a trooper. So far it has managed to retain the pieces of 2 crankshafts."
CRAZYDADDYO
QUOTE OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Fabricator John