Removing Valves from a Ford Model B Engine As part of the inspection of the Model B engine it was found that the valves were seized due to the amount of time that the engine has been laid up. With… Read More ›
Four Banger
Hagerty Redline: Freshly rebuilt engine goes back into the Ford Model A
Freshly rebuilt engine goes back into the Ford Model A In the leadup to the next Redline Rebuild video, the Hagerty video crew has released three videos documenting Davin Reckow’s rebuild of a Ford Model A four-cylinder. While Davin knows his way around a… Read More ›
Hagerty Redline Rebuild Model A Ford
Hagerty Redline Rebuild Model A Ford The excellent Hagerty Redline engine rebuild series has arrived at the venerable Model A. As you’ll be able to see Davin highlights the differences between the Model A and modern engines. The Model A… Read More ›
Model B Engine Inspection
Took a trip over to strip and inspect the Model B engine, on the whole it was very encouraging. Looking at the stamping on the block it looks as if it’s a 1939 build. The engine looks in great shape… Read More ›
B is for Banger – David Conwill @Hemmings
THE 1932-’34 FORD MODEL B ENGINE MAY LOOK LIKE ITS PREDECESSOR, BUT IT’S A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT For 1932, Ford introduced an improved version of the Model A four-cylinder to accompany the new V-8 in its cars and trucks. This 200.5-cu.in.,… Read More ›
Gow To: Evaluating a Model B four-banger – David Conwill @Hemmings
The Revelator needs a new engine. This is how it’s being done economically. Photo by Dan Beaudry, others by David Conwill and as credited how-to (hou-tü) adj. giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft) gow (gou) n. automobile modified for speed and performance in the… Read More ›
The Mysterious RayDay Cylinder Head – David Conwill @Hemmings
Just like the ’30s, bro This Winfield intake, Cyclone adapter (to install a Stromberg), and RayDay cylinder head were removed from a Model A in 1956. Images courtesy Evan Bailly and as noted. We are suckers for vintage speed equipment…. Read More ›
Piranio’s Antique Automotives Model A Ford engine Dyno
Some really interesting Dyno results for various tuning tweaks and combinations of Model A Ford Flathead Four Bangers on this excellent site. STOCK MODEL A FORD ENGINE STOCK MODEL A FORD ENGINE, “A” CARBURETOR ON BORED OUT “A” MANIFOLD STOCK… Read More ›
Prewar Power – J Daniel Beaudry @Hemmings
IN THE EARLY DAYS OF HOT RODDING, FAST FORDS TOOK MANY SHAPES Prewar Ford Profiles “Hot rod”… “hop-up”… “gow-job”… People have been modifying cars for performance since they were horses (some sources believe the latter two terms derive from doping ponies). So,… Read More ›
Visit to John’s
Took a little pre-Christmas visit to my friend John’s and took a look at the progress on his roadster rebuild and the latest parts he has for sale. The rolling chassis is just about done and the body is underway,… Read More ›