Recent content by 3bassets

I had the same problem with a Model A engine that had been rebuilt by a "specialist", I gave up and purchased a "Diamond Block" and did a rebuild with an experienced machinest. My car runs at 160 now on a 90 to 100 degree day using water and water wetter. Did an autopsy on the old engine...

Thanks, thanks for the advice

I have had 2 Mitchel's in 2 different cars, love the product. I also have a Mitchel synchromesh transmission. With the Mitchel its 6 speeds forward and 2 in reverse. The Mitchel comes in handle driving in hill country here in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The sweet spot for my coupe is 55 to...

After building a new touring engine I found my exhaust manifold was cracked and warped, same with the intake. Purchased new manifolds from Snyder's plus all the hardware needed. Question; do these need to be surfaced or is it just a bolt on out of the box?

Solved the Brake Rod rattle, adjusted the springs and lubed it. The rattle is gone, lube does wonders.

I just took my 29 Model A coupe' on a shake down run with my new touring engine. I heard a banging knocking sound and got worried, the faster I went the faster the noise got, the rougher the road the louder the banging. When it was really making noise, I applied the brake pedal under power and...