model b four cylinder riley valve train 1932

jplawman

jplawman

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Does anyone have the answer to how this type of appication would help the performance of the b model four cylinder flathead and does it interest todays hobbyists. Reason i have one that has been rebuilt and sitting for years old school. Tell me your thoughts humbly john!
 
You are not too clear on what you have ."Two-port" Riley's were "F-heads" (intake in the head and stock exhausts), while "Four-port" Riley's were full OHV conversions.

A friend's grandfather ran a "Four-port" Riley in the early fifties. I am told that they would often beat Offenhausers.
 
Sure, there are a lot of "banger" guys running at The Race of Gentleman, etc.. If you want to know a lot more about what you have - or any OHV conversion from T's to A's to B's, lookup my friend Dan Price. He manufacturers a lot of cool parts and knows more than just about anybody I know. Here is a link - he's a great guy and a fabulous resource for parts, what works, what doesn't, builds complete engines, etc..

www.dan4banger.com
 
The 4 ports still used the stock exhaust. Two intake valves per cylinder and were cross flow. Highly desirable.
 
I had an original Riley Two Port second version on a model B with stock B cam, 2 stromberg 81's, 4 into two headers. It was hooked to a T5 and 4.11 rear. Run like a bat outta hell. Would cruise all day at 70, then take off like a scared rabbit when you punched it. Took it to 85 once then lost my nerve. 31 ccpu.
 
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