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    differances in valve cover and return tube

    I'm wondering if there's an advantage in using the later valve cover and tube with the return higher in the cover? More oil in the cover for better lube?
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    Mod. A crankshaft-camshaft center to center

    I know I once read it somewhere but can't find it now. Anyone know the proper center to center distance between the camshaft and crankshaft on a model A engine. I'm having my block align bored for insert bearings and want to have all the numbers handy for the machine shop. I don't want the gear...
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    Snyders 6.1-1 head

    I'm building an engine for my 29 coupe. Will be bored .060, touring cam, counterbalanced "B" crank, "B" rods, lightened flywheel (all precision balanced) new babbitt, and fresh valve job. Also "B" carb. on a bored out "A" manifold. I of course want to install a higher compression head but...
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    Model A rear bumpers

    Santa brought some new stainless rear bumpers for my 29 coupe, polished nicely except for the side closest to the car and the plates that hold them together, that was left unpolished. Not sure what to do for that, the old ones look like they were dipped in black paint at the inner end and just...
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    Cracked model A block

    I'm sure this has been covered before but one of the model A blocks I have is cracked through the exhaust seat toward the # 2 cylinder, probably about a half inch long ( hasn't been magna-fluxed yet). Is there a good fix for this or do I have a boat anchor?
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    Model A to bore or sleeve

    I just purchased a model A block which has been bored .095 O.S. for some reason. I'm thinking of boring to .125. It looks like the space between number 1-2 and 3-4 will be pretty small. I don't want to have problems with blowing head gaskets as I'm planning on a 5.5-1 head as well as touring...
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    counterbalanced B crank in model A

    I just bought a model B crank with counterweights (not the ones that have to be removed to grind crank) I want to install it in mt 29 A coupe. What's involved in this swap? Thanks M&M
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