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    Starter Bendix

    Is the starter bendix for a Model A the same as one for a V-8? Third Gen is out of stock but a found one on a model A sigh.
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    Cam Gear Noise

    I have finally determined that the noise i have been hearing is cam gear noise. it happens at about 2000 RPM under light load. I'm using the aluminum gear. Ford used a fiber gear to eliminate the noise. my questions are: 1) is this common? 2) is this something i should be concerned about or just...
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    Engine Rattle

    This is a long shot but here goes. I have a 8BA in a '39 coupe. Scat 4" crank, .060" oversize pistons. 2 Holley 94s, Schneider F 260 cam. The engine makes a light rattle noise that starts at about 1800 RPM. The noise occurs under light load conditions such as cruise down the road. The noise...
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    oil in cylinder

    What would cause one cylinder to ingest oil like this? Install rings backwards?
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    Blown head gasket, water in oil

    my 8BA started to overheat. The radiator looked empty so I put a gallon of water in. Hit the starter and the engine would not turn over. I pulled the plugs and hit the starter and water sprayed out of #4. I pulled the head and can see where the head gasket failed. I did not see any cracks...
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