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Burtz flywheel at room temperature, torched the ring gear and it dropped right on. Also removed the ring gear from the original flywheel with torch only. Warren

Not arguing one way or the other, but I run an FSI unit. It was originally a 26 degree type running with a Brierly 7.0 head. Talk about knock. I talked to Jim Brierly and he told me Shawn at FSI made a 18 degree unit to go with the high comp head. When I talked to Shawn, he told me to send...

Does anyone know of anyone making axle retainers for 1928-31 Model A banjo rear ends? Not the ones from Speedway. I know it is not rocket science, but a nice, clean, well made and properly sized piece could easily be marketed through one of the vendors. This seems like an obvious safety item...

Just a note on this. I installed a Brierly head on my banger using the FSI distributor. I was getting way too much advance. When I talked to Jim, he told me that FSI makes two distributors, one with 28 degrees of advance and one with 18 degrees of advance for use on high compression heads. I...

We just installed new cast drums on an AR using the original hubs. The front was no different and the rears were upgraded to separate parking brake. No other changes. Warren

Why run those ugly late model radials on your Model A? I am running Diamond Back Auburn 600-16 on my 16" rim. They are the correct appearance for the vehicle, pie crust and handle like a dream. I am running them on 3 cars. At $359, you can't go wrong. Those rims come in several widths, but...

I had a head gasket blow out from what I believe was a bad torque. This was suggested: torque head 35,45,55. Run engine to about 180-200 dry. Use lazer gun to determine heat. Retorque head to 55. In my case, torque wrench turned another 1/4-1/3 turn back to 55. Add coolant and run engine...

Thank you very much for the replies. Thursday I dropped the pan and everything was just where it was supposed to be. Better safe than sorry. But the rear pan gasket looked suspicious so Friday I talked to Bert's who built my engine some 10 years ago, got some good pointers, cleaned all the...

I think I have the same problem. I just found an allen screw on the floor under the engine and lots of oil on the floor after running. Where does this plug go and how do I get at it? Thanks Warren

The easiest way is using Mitchell's driveshaft/pinion puller. Used it on the last two jobs, it works perfectly and no rear end disassembly. https://mitchelloverdrives.com/mitchell-pinion-puller-kit/

Did this a couple of years back. I'm 6' and 240 lbs, so I was having difficulty getting in my 1931 RPU. I installed a 15" 1940 steering wheel from Roadster Supply. Made quite a difference. The hub is a keyway but slightly different taper, a half round file took care of that. In order to use...

I have never been an extended cab guy, but driving a RPU, I certainly see the reason for it. I personally like the Tudor, which is really a very extended pickup cab, It allows you to move the front seats back where they are comfortable. I have one and am currently assisting in the building of...

I would second the Old Car Center. I have been dealing with Speedway for years, but of late with shipping to Canada, their prices are getting out of hand. Myself and several cohorts have been buying from the Old Car Center of late and have found them to be price competitive and you are...

Loaded with toys and ready to go. Warren

So am I. If you have the Mitchell puller for the drive shaft, you don't need to remove the axles and I never did. Must have been a brain fart. I will review and revise. Thanks Warren

The T5 has its' limitations, especially in a rock crawler Jeep or high horse power S10, but behind a 4 cylinder banger, you will never hurt it. The main reason for putting a T5 in is for the O/D and the ability to cruise. Installing a 3 or 4 speed gives you no better cruising speed although you...

The Jeep are much harder to find although I prefer the Jeep since it is shorter. Vintage metalworks now makes an adaptor for the Jeep. Kato King used to make a really nice adaptor as well but I don't know if they are still available. Here is my recipe for the Jeep. Warren The Easy and...

This is a recipe I wrote up for the installation of the S10 T5 into a Model A. Warren S10 T5 Upgrade in your Model A 4 Banger This is best done with the body off. It assumes mechanical brakes are being retained. A S10 4WD less the transfer case is being used. Remove all brake rods. Remove...

A Mitchell trans, O/D and assorted extras cost around $7K. The S10 we did this summer including rebuilt S10 t5 ($700.00) AA bell housing ($200.00) Adaptors front and rear from Vintage Metalworks including special clutch disk ($1250.00) After market shifter ($190.00) V8 pressure plate and...

Why would anyone spend 4x the amount to only get partial synchronization and a complicated shifting sequence with two shift levers when you can have it all in one simple unit. I have installed both the Jeep and the S10 using various adaptor suppliers and both were quite simple and certainly...