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This photo appeared on the MARC FB page yesterday. Fenders and stance look like Model A, but the body is unique (4 door humpback). Does anybody know anything about this car, or the coachwork ? Brad in Germany ?

Does anyone know if there is any sound movie footage of either of the Ford "999" /"Arrow" racing cars running ? There are a few short clips from silent news-reels, but I haven't found any sound footage. Have there been any recent attempts to run either car ? Doth both cars still exist ...

I searched the Forum earlier today, looking for info about recreating the blackish, "Raven" finish on original engine bolts. Let me say that I am NOT building a "points car", but would like to come close to correct appearance. I saw some comments about cleaning the bolts ( de-grease...

I have a small number of outside micrometers, dial indicators, machinist's rules, etc. that I use once in a while to check-out engine parts. Most are Starrett, and in good condition, if a little old. I have two machinists' tool chests, one an old wooden one covered in black leatherette (c...

I have been looking at the full-flow oil filter kits that employ a redesigned valve cover, and a length of copper tube that slips inside the horizontal steel tube that supplies oil to the front section of the valve gallery. It seems that that copper tube just telescopes inside the steel supply...

Am thinking about upgrading to a high-volume oil pump for my rebuilt A engine. Will be a stocker, aside from modern valves and adjustable lifters. Might get a 5.5 head after it's well broken in. Car is fully stock '28 coupe, original rear, 21" tires, etc. I won't be thrashing this engine...

Has anyone tried electrolytic de-rusting of a Ford engine block ? I assume doing so would not be good for any babbitt still in the block, but am also thinking it would help loosen / dissolve rust and scale in the water jackets ? Thanks, Frank

I thought it might be helpful to share some photos of detail features of a Diamond engine that I am working on. First group of Photos are of markings on the block, cast and stamped. Casting date code is for June 9, 1935. Does anyone know the significance of the " 8 <> 5 " stamped above #4...

Heads-up for those in NE Penna / Southern NY, or passing through. Saturday June 25, 2016 ( tomorrow ) will be Model A Ford Day, at Gateway Ford on US Rte 6 in Tunkhannock, PA, from 9 AM - 2 PM. There are usually about two-dozen or more A's present. Just heard about this from a chance meeting...

The saga continues... I have two A engines torn-down, both have dipper trays that are kind of eaten-up from crankcase acids. Both have holes in the dipper wells themselves, the less bad of the two has more of the baffles eaten-away. I could braze-up / patch the well holes, but not sure what...

I seem to remember reading / hearing that when having a Model A crank re-ground, it is essential to maintain Ford's original spec for the fillet-radius on the rod and main bearing journals. Can someone provide that specification ? ( I can't seem to find it... :( ) Thanks ! Frank

Does anyone have recommendations for a reliable jobber to pour & line-bore Main Babbitt for a Model A block in the NE Penna / NY state / NJ area ? Looking for someone within a 300 mile drive... would like to avoid shipping. Also appreciate any cautionary advice / shops to avoid, PM's are...

If refacing the valve seats in the block ( for new, Stainless valves, etc. ), is it worth-while to go for a 3-angle grind, or just stay with the original-style single-angle ? Block is a diamond-block with hardened seats on the exhausts. Thanks ! Frank

Here are some pics of the main bearings in an engine I'm working on... Do these look like factory pour, or a later jobber ? (Judging by the look of the groove and oil-hole on the upper rear main, I would think "Jobber" ?)

I am continuing to check-out my diamond long-block. Today I mic'd the crank: main and rod journals. ( I mic'd at three different spots along each journal face, in both the vertical and horizontal axes, with the rod throws at TDC/BDC. So I got six measurements per journal.) The crank has a...

I am going-over a "new" engine before dropping it into my car. I would like to separate the rod from the pistons - both are OEM Ford parts. The service manuals suggests heating the piston in boiling -water before installing the pin, now about for removal ? I would prefer not to damage...

I am trying to get ready to receive my replacement long-block for my '28 Special Coupe. Trying to prep "accessories" such as flywheel, housing, clutch & pp, etc. This week I was working on de-gunking a flywheel, clutch housing and pressure plate from a spare '29 engine with bad babbitt and...

Did Ford have any engine assembly plants (or any other plants) with the code "RC" during the Model A thru 1940 era ? Thanks, Frank

Hi Folks, Back after lengthy hiatus. :) I have acquired a replacement engine for my '28 Special Coupe. :cool: It is a diamond block, bears date code, F 9 5, which suggests June 9, 1935? Also has this stamping above the #4 exhaust port: 8 <->5 The number pad above the water inlet is...

Anybody ? Any pics, remarkable sightings, etc ? I could not go, due to work schedule... :( SC Frank