Recent content by Bob S

I remember the term 4-banger from the 50s and 60s. Not necessarily derogatory, just another way of saying 4-cylinder. So, if a 4-cylinder is a 4-banger and a 6-cylinder is a 6-banger, etc, then what is a "banger" without a number? Any engine? Without the numerical modifier, it seems completely...

Just out of curiosity, I tried starting my '29 A a couple of weeks ago when it was a few degrees below zero F. It cranked a bit slower than usual, but started right up. Stalled when I let off the clutch in neutral (trans lube was probably like taffy), but started right up again. Two year old...

My limited experience with tank coating has been negative like most posted here, but I recently helped a friend do a tank with the POR tank sealer kit (cleaner, prep, and sealer), and my initial reaction was positive. Unlike others that I've used that left a thick rubbery coating, this left a...

Karl I wired the springs in my 29 tudoor by wiring together two adjacent winds of each coil. No noticeable difference in comfort. Could probably easily do twice that much if needed. It will only lower the sitting height about half as much as you would think.

There have been numerous comments in this discussion regarding the benefit of reduced rear main bearing wear by using a lightened flywheel. It's something that seems to be commonly accepted. It doesn't make sense to me. During compression, 50 PSI compression on the nearly 12 square inch number 4...

Dave, You asked about temperature differential between radiator inlet and outlet. Here is a long answer to your question. I did a bunch of testing of that awhile back and concluded that due to other variables it doesn't mean much. For example: With a thermostat that is just partially open, flow...

I know very little about this, but weren't some cars also considered "commercial"? If so, I understand that the radiator shells on them were painted, but not necessarily black. Can anyone please elaborate on this?

I presently have that type on my car. They work great, but I don't like the look. "Bug-Eyed" as Ken Parker put it. I was thinking of changing to the behind-the-lens adapter, but have heard that the extra lens diffuses the light too much. Any opinions on that? My alternative is to return to...

Thanks to all of you for the advice. I am first trying Kroil (actually, Sil-Kroil) and it is already loosening up noticeably. Still not normal, but I will give it more time, then use some oil. It looks like I may be able to at least move it to a much lower level on the to-do list. Bob

My spark advance and throttle rods are very stiff and difficult to move. Probably a result of this car sitting unused for several years before I got it. I thought they would loosen up with use, but haven't very much. I'm quite certain that the stiffness is in the upper column bushing. I expect...

Thanks, Mike, for posting that link. Those dyno results are quite helpful. Does anyone have dyno sheets showing the results of the various cams that are available? Bob

Bob, You said ".I feel like I'm driving the car instead of it driving me." By that do you mean that in addition to stopping the leak, it had some positive effect on handling?

I guess I should thank that attacker, because now I know about Vince's site. What a great resource. I'm sure I will use it often. Now I just need to find all those other sites that RockHillWill referred to. Anyone have addresses to post? I think it is great when people like Vince and the others...

I believe that low compression engines like a stock A can be well over-advanced without the pinging that you typically get with higher compression. I know that is particularly easy to do with Model Ts with no audible effect, but usually just a little roughness. I would think that could also...

Having similar problems, I have been following this discussion with interest. Did your incorrect timing result in the spark being too advanced or too late?