Snyder's: New insert connecting rods

I too would like to have a copy of the crankshaft blueprint that we can read.just let us know what the cost will be.
 
appreciate the wealth of knowldege gleaned from this site. per my earlier post, before all the education/info passed along, I am even more contented now with my selection of the AER set I received from Rich
 
nick c said:
I would like to start work on my 29 AA engine soon. I'm a self employed machinist with a mill and lathe. If I take a stock model A rod and a new Snyders flange type insert bearing, can I make them work? I can make a fixture that will hold the rod perpendicular to the spindle and bore it out, measure it with a starret inside mice. Would anyone know the bore size?

For years I'v heard of using 283 gm pistons on A rods. I have a Seal Power catalog, engine parts specifications. The compression distance of the A piston is 1.906", I measure one and that is correct. The cd on the 283 is 1.780" depending on which one is used. The difference is .126", that would be too much of loss in compression. Please give me some more info on this subject.
Thanks, carry on, nick c
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To use 283 pistons you need longer rods. I use to make my own rods from 7075 alum. now days you can buy steel rods from Synider's. I have a set here that we are using with the Burlington crank. They all weight with in 1 gram. They look real good. You can also buy 283 style piston from Pet's Machine, that use standard Model A rods.
 
A Michigander said:
The Ford crankshaft drawing that Marco posted would be a nice thing to have in one's files. Is there any way that you could make it available to us in a size that we could read the dimensions on?:)
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Unfortunately the drawing is packed away and buried since our move last year and due to priorities won't surface anytime soon. It's a large drawing (24"x36") so it's not so easy to scan or copy at home.

There is an easy alternative however. Unlike years ago when I was chasing stuff down, now you can order drawings like this from the archives or as they call it now "The Henry Ford". As of a few years ago they've been scanning them and sending them in the mail on CD. Last I heard I believe it was $20 plus mailing cost.
 
Email Stephanie at The Henry Ford Research Center <research.center@thehenryford.org>
You will need the part number of what you want. Was $20.00 a year ago on CD.
Google The Henry Ford
 
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It's important to note you want A-6303 Crankshaft FINISH drawing. They have several A-6303 Crankshaft Forging drawings, both A1 (common '28 type) and the prevalent A2 forging. While these are interesting they don't offer any of the machining specs.
 
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