Technical “What joy have I in June's return?" The June 2012 Banger Meet

[Crazydaddyo]

Here is the banger link list .


For the HAMB banger newbies, here are some links to a lot of banger info:

Flat Ernie maintains the monthly link list. Every month is listed:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=161498



Banger basics. another info link list:

http://www.fordgarage.com/

http://www.billsbangers.com

http://www.plucks329s.org/index.htm

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=251717

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=42480

Post #105 of link below shows flywheel lightening dimensions
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...=470853&page=6

Model B rod bearing insert numbers
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...84#post6992484


Engine tuning with a Vacuum gauge
http://www.centuryperformance.com/tu...e-spg-148.html

Adjusting dual Strombergs:
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...61#post6638461

Helpful Model A tools and tips:

http://www.maurer-markus.ch/ford_a/tipps.index.en.html

Elrod's stuck head tech:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=218487

Model A generator to alternator conversion:

http://ejwhitneyco.com/automotive.html

Gear ratio / speed and RPM calculator:

http://www.accuautoparts.com/calculatorfin.jsp


Model A master cylinder mounting bracket ideas:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...73#post4953173

Go here to read the 1931 edition of Harry Ricardo's book "The High Speed Internal Combustion Engine"

http://www.scribd.com/full/40610101?...icdancrnxypd05


Chevy Banger Stuff

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=463465

http://www.scribd.com/doc/22469332/T...e-Ricardo-1931

Post 198 starts a great discussion of the shape of a flat head combustion chamber

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...470853&page=10

Maybe these links should be posted early in each months meeting.

If anyone knows of more, please post them.

[Crazydaddyo]

Here is the Olds 455 head that George Miller built and ran.

[Tman]

That is so cool. There was a write-up on here about it at one time wasn't there?

[Bluto]

Crazzzz

How much more power did this set up make?

[-Brent-]

Killer. Any pics of it mounted?

[Crazydaddyo]

I don't know how much power it made, but he said it went like stink.

2" intakes, 1 5/8" exhaust.

Here is a photo of it mounted that I borrowed from Stovebolt.

[noboD]

Any specific year 455 head better for this use?

[Crazydaddyo]

I don't know a lot of the details. If there are enough questions, I can compile a list and get him to answer them.

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[johnneilson]

Interested in the cam details, who built it and of course specs.

I just love the Ford valve cover on a GM product head.

John

[STURGIS39]

That is a cool head on a Ford. Thanks for posting the pictures. Thanks for posting the live link.

[Stovebolt]

Glad you got that head Dan.

I hope we can meet up again during LARS week.

I'm staying near C Kevin, and will be at the broiler Wednesday night

[Mac the Yankee]

Doug,

I just dropped a pair of 455 heads off at Herb's- you might just be able to fanagle one them off of him

Sorry again that I couldn't make it up to Hershey- hopefully our next trip north!


In regard to the 455 heads- there are lots of castings (A-J, if I remember correctly), with the J's being pretty much junk for the Olds guys (restrictive ports, etc)- when I asked George about them, he just said that he simply used what he found.

[noboD]

10-4, thanks.

[BCCHOPIT]

I made two new friends today.
They liked my ride even with no fenders and muffler

[Hapydz]

Originally Posted by BCCHOPIT

I made two new friends today.
They liked my ride even with no fenders and muffler

What's not to like ?
Ron

[RussTee]

Do you guys know who stocks 32 to 34 original spring perch bolts? I wanted a 32 axel but finally had to settle for a 34 which should give me the same results, I am retaining the rebuilt rod brakes[Model A] but need the spring perch bolts to get them to work [Its a period thing] I have tried most of the suppliers who advertise them but advertising and having them is a very different thing. As I live in NZ it would be great to find someone who actually has them instead of wasting weeks chaseing false leads. any info please mp me thanks Rusty

[97]

Originally Posted by RussTee

Do you guys know who stocks 32 to 34 original spring perch bolts? I wanted a 32 axel but finally had to settle for a 34 which should give me the same results, I am retaining the rebuilt rod brakes[Model A] but need the spring perch bolts to get them to work [Its a period thing] I have tried most of the suppliers who advertise them but advertising and having them is a very different thing. As I live in NZ it would be great to find someone who actually has them instead of wasting weeks chaseing false leads. any info please mp me thanks Rusty

We are both in the same boat Rusty, I have been looking for some for a year.
I don't know what people do with them when they remove the wishbone. Actually I need a 33-34 wishbone too.

[MJW]

Originally Posted by RussTee

Do you guys know who stocks 32 to 34 original spring perch bolts? I wanted a 32 axel but finally had to settle for a 34 which should give me the same results, I am retaining the rebuilt rod brakes[Model A] but need the spring perch bolts to get them to work [Its a period thing] I have tried most of the suppliers who advertise them but advertising and having them is a very different thing. As I live in NZ it would be great to find someone who actually has them instead of wasting weeks chaseing false leads. any info please mp me thanks Rusty

Have you tried posting in the early V8 section of the Fordbarn? I get a bunch of stuff that way as long as I don't say Hot Rod.

[Crazydaddyo]

Originally Posted by RussTee

Do you guys know who stocks 32 to 34 original spring perch bolts? I wanted a 32 axel but finally had to settle for a 34 which should give me the same results, I am retaining the rebuilt rod brakes[Model A] but need the spring perch bolts to get them to work [Its a period thing] I have tried most of the suppliers who advertise them but advertising and having them is a very different thing. As I live in NZ it would be great to find someone who actually has them instead of wasting weeks chaseing false leads. any info please mp me thanks Rusty

What is your budget?
The LA Roadster Show swap is in a couple weeks, I can keep an eye out for some.
There are a couple of local sources I can check here in So Cal too.
P.M. me with your details.

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[Just plain Bill]

I have had good results posting wants in the Barn or HAMB classifieds. I received several responses for 32 34 front axle and brake parts. Prices were reasonable.