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How much compression should a model B engine with a C head and 60 over have ? I ran a compression check with two different gauges. 1) New gauge made in China 61 psi 2) 50 year old sears gauge 85 psi Your respnose is appreciated.

Claims to prevent corrosion in the gas tank and fuel lines. 1 oz for every 5 gallons of gasoline. Do you think it will cause engine problems ? Appreciate your comments.

GarlG ; Since you have one of these tachs I sent you a PM on this.

Talked to the MARC folks two weeks ago and they said their magazine was in the mail . Still waiting on it . Any one else not received their magazine ?

I have a late 31 s/w indented firewall.The body looks like a Murray but there is a Briggs tag on the fire wall under the tag with all the patent numbers.The fellow who sold it to me said it was a Briggs and he does judging at the national meets. I was also told that in the very late production...

I assume you can run a model A carb. on a Model A intake that has been enlarged to fit a Model B carb. Anything to look out for doing this other than not overtightening the bolts as I did on the non modified manifold I am replacing . I used the thick cooper gasket . Wonder if this contributed to...

Gentlemen ; Snyders catalogue shows a muffler (A-5230-OR) $200. Is this an Aries muffler ? Can you buy a muffler direct from Aries ? Appreciate your responses .

I read some where that you should NOT use a carbon fiber coil wire on a Model A . I did a search and was unable to find any info on this . Is this correct .If so, why . Appreciate all input . Thanks

Go to www.ginsphotos.com and follow 4 brave individuals make the trip from College Station ,Texas to Prudo Bay, Alaska in their Model As . First problem they had was a fan came apart on one of the cars . Many cases of vapor lock. Very well documented with pictures and text . As of July 11 these...

I have a 31 sw with AC . The condenser for the AC unit hangs from the bottom of the body behind the rear end not to far from the end of the exhaust pipe . I would like to extend the exhaust pipe past the condenser . Any one have any tips on doing this . Thanks for all responses.

I was informed by one of our club model A gurus that it was not good to rev the engine up in neutral. He said you need to have the engine under load when running higher rpms. Appreciate your input .Thanks

Just received Bratton`s 2013 catalogue . In the brake section they offer U.S. made ductile cast iron brake drums which they say are 2 times as strong (?) as cast iron brake drums . Just my luck :(. I just completed a brake job on my 31 s/w installing U.S. made cast iron brake drums from Snyders...

I just did a compression test, at sea level , on my "B" engine with a "C" head and bored 60 over . I got 85 on all 4 cylinders . Is this within normal range . Appreciate your responses .

I am thinking about building an engine for my 31 s/w . The build would include CB crank , inserts on rods and mains , keep original rear main seal system , upgrade valve train/cam ,h c heads,. Which block would be the best to use A or B block as it relates to performance and durability...

My new spark plugs burn a dark gray and have unburned oil around the base of the plug . Engine runs good ,does not smoke and uses no oil .The oil level is in the middle of the F on the dip stick. I replaced the head gasket 1500 miles ago and everything looked good . No excessive carbon on the...

I have done a search but can find no info on who sells this repair kit . Appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction .

I just rebuilt my brakes . Sent my drums to Snyders they arrived at Snyders on Monday . Snyders put my hubs on new drums and shipped them out to me on Tuesday . This quick turn around allowed me to get my brakes back together in time to make a much anticipated tour . Thanks Snyders .

Anyone had any experience with the new cast iron drum with hub sold by Berts . Appreciate your feed back . Thanks

I am going to have my 31 s/w painted . Any advise on the paint system ( primer/top coat ) to use and the paint mfg . Thanks

I have looked in Snyder catalogue and find no H C head for B engine .So I assume you have to use a model A H C head and change to a model A water pump . Your input on this would be appreciated . Thanks