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Hello all! It’s been a while since posting and working on my model A but thinking about a path forward I reviewed more here and also look at the ford garage about the T-170 conversion info. It looks as if the ford garage is “gone” does anyone know anything about that? That page as well was a...

I plan on balancing mine. The main reason I bought a Burtz kit was because of the counterweighted crank, and 5 mains The rods are just a bonus To me it only makes sense to spend a little more and have it balanced I am also thinking to install the pressure plate as well when this is done Dave

My thoughts exactly on the model a I am building 8170 with the Goldilocks ratio to match this I will definitely need a little bit of input from all of you on the direction of the build. I am thinking egg pistons. I have not ordered my head yet. I’m secretly hoping I could find an overhead...

Jeff / Illinois My handle is based on my 1/4 mile car! I have a turbo 4 cylinder 1980 pinto that is knocking on 9 second times Best time last year was 10.13@133 Dave

I asked John L if the housing was available as I would have bought one when I ordered! I may just wait for it but I’m getting antsy to proceed Any input on the Snyder’s unit? They make aluminum and iron any input on either of those? Thanks guys Dave

Hey all Today was a great day! My Burtz Block kit and flywheel arrived today!!! I am so excited I can’t begin to explain This will be a bit of a project for me as I only want to build it once I will have several questions that will be posted over the next few months! One question I have as...

Thanks guys You are a great wealth of knowledge Dave

Hey all I’m wondering if there are any differences between the model A passenger car engine and the AA truck engine Are the crankshafts and mounting identical? Thank you Dave

GYYSF THANK YOU I will make the conversion as originally planned Thank you all for helping I can’t wait to post the progress Dave

Sorry I have all of the parts less a factory gear of 19 teeth to build the Goldilocks ratio Goldilocks" configuration, having ratios of: 1st = 3.0061 2nd = 1.7767 3rd = 1.0000 4th = 0.7874 Thanks again Dave

The T170 is the way I’m going to try I have all of the parts (except the 19 tooth OD Gear) to build that ratio I am currently making that 19 tooth gear from a jeep input shaft Just trying to avoid cutting the frame in the event I decide to put it back to stock (which will likely never happen)...

Hey all I have been working on my transmission that I plan to install in my 1931 coupe First off thank you all for the valuable information that many of you shared with me! It has helped me locate the correct people to assist I have reached out to Gene Sanders ant MEC he is a really nice guy...

Ok a little off topic but since we are talking about T-170 conversions When the main shaft is shortened how does the sealing of the trans work? I have a CNC Mill so fabrication of the back plate and shortening the main shaft and cutting splines should be straightforward Do I need to add a...

I knew you guys would have the answers! Thank you so much This really helps Dave

Hey All I know there are height differences between car and AA bell housings On a AA transmission, the rod that supports the pedals is into the transmission itself not the bell housing like the car model Is this Rod in the same location theoretically as the car? Meaning, if you were to...

Al I bought the snap ring per your suggestion off eBay!! I will give the standard bearing puller a try Thank you for the reply Really looking forward to building this Dave

Hey all I know this thread is older than dirt but I would like to ask a few questions directly related to the T-170 gear box itself I have been parts gathering for a few years to make this happen and it’s looking as if I can complete the task this winter! My questions are as follows: What...

Thank you so much guys That link is awesome to s of info and clear as day I’m in north eastern Ohio My A model is pretty clean but mostly original and as with anything that’s 90 years old it’s just older! Thanks again Dave

Wow Thanks for the quick reply guys I will jump on this and see where the issue is Dave

Hey all As many of you k ow I am a newbie here I have a really silly question I have been trying to locate the “short” in my electrical system I’m pretty sure it’s in the headlights or the switch I disassembled the switch and it looks worn out. I started looking on Snyders to get the...