Recent content by Hank Z

thanks for your responses. I think I may look for another engine as i am seeing other issues as well.

I have cracked piston. I was cleaning the carbon off the top of them and noticed a small crack. The intake valve was not seating properly on that cylinder causing the backfiring. In general, what could be some of the causes for the piston to be cracked?

well folks, I sure do appreciate the speedy feed back. It appears I can delete that worry and source. next question i have is what caused a piston to crack? I was cleaning the carbon off the top of them and noticed it. the intake valve was not seating properly on that cylinder causing the...

I have recently been told that if I don't install valve seats in my model A block I will have major problems down the road because of the lack of lead in the gas. also that adding a lead additive makes the fuel too heavy for the updraft carb to run right. any thoughts?