engine question

Patrick L.

Patrick L.

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I'm just full of questions today, maybe I'm not busy enough.. What are your thoughts on certain engine rebuilders and crankshafts ??
Should the crank be left alone, counterweights added or use a Burlington unit ??
Some of the reground camshafts I've seen look pretty scary to me, so I'll probably use a Stipe[along with his shocks]..
I guess I'm getting ready to take this little car apart and see if I can get it back together again..:)
 
Regarding the crankshafts, I like to buy mine from Standard Crankshaft in Charlotte North Carolina. They generally keep several sizes in stock from standard to undersize. You can either send them yours for rebuild or just buy one off the shelf. I have never had a problem. Incidentally, they have the capability to rebuild any crankshaft up to 144 inches in length if you have one lying around.

JW

standardcrankshaft.com
704-392-4371
 
Patrick L. said:
I'm just full of questions today, maybe I'm not busy enough.. What are your thoughts on certain engine rebuilders and crankshafts ??
Should the crank be left alone, counterweights added or use a Burlington unit ??
Some of the reground camshafts I've seen look pretty scary to me, so I'll probably use a Stipe[along with his shocks]..
I guess I'm getting ready to take this little car apart and see if I can get it back together again..:)
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Hey Patrick, with all due respect, what makes the looks of a reground camshaft look scary? :D

The crank should be left alone if you are not interested in any type of performance or rear main longetivity. The welded-on counterweights are an improvement over stock, --and are considered good by many, ...and the Burlington crank is great IMHO. Much of it depends on how demanding you wanna be and how deep your pockets are as to which is the best avenue to take.
 
Brent, I've looked at some cams that have virtually no base circle. They have been ground right to the main shaft diameter..
Regarding cranks, I'm trying to make up my mind whether to use a counterbalanced crank, lightened flywheel and V8 clutch..
I'm also wondering who has had good ,or bad, luck with rebuilders in the north-eastern quarter of the country[within my driving distance]..
I don't do much with this car,but, I'd rather just do all this stuff once..
 
Brent, I've looked at some cams that have virtually no base circle. They have been ground right to the main shaft diameter..
Regarding cranks, I'm trying to make up my mind whether to use a counterbalanced crank, lightened flywheel and V8 clutch..
I'm also wondering who has had good ,or bad, luck with rebuilders in the north-eastern quarter of the country[within my driving distance]..
I don't do much with this car,but, I'd rather just do all this stuff once..
 
Brent, I'd like to keep this thing looking as Ford intended, or fairly close anyway[ I still use steel drums].. I don't do much with this car,but, that could change..
My thoughts are a well built 'tour' engine and probably the Mitchell transmission[since I can't buy the innerds] and a higher rear gear..I was surprised to hear you recommend the 3:27 rather than the 3:54 rear gear and also that you like the standard low transmission gear,but, I'm looking for experienced opinions.. I really don't have any issues with the original transmission except I think 1-2 are a bit low and I'd like JoAnn to be able to drive it..
One change I'm almost certain of is the F100 steering box, I doubt many non-A folks could tell the change..
 
I just had an engine put together with the Burlington crank bought through Snyders. Absolutely the smoothest running "A" engine I've ever heard.
 
We now have three Burlington crankshafts in cars and think this is the way to build a smooth running engine. We wrote up the Burlington Crankshaft in the Model A Times 5-1.
 
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