Re: Full Flow Filter possibility-

Posted by Mike Flanagan on June 25, 1997 at 13:48:35

In Reply to: Re: Full Flow Filter possibility-
posted by Bob Carabbio on June 24, 1997 at 20:05:46

: Comments appreciated Mike.

: You should see some of the configurations they run in the Dallas club here.
:
: Back in '59-62 when I had my first two A's ('28 AR, & '31 both tudors)I used them as my only transportation, and other than doing a valve job after 12,000 miles there was never a problem.The engine was one I bought from a farmer in Easton, Mass. which (for $30) came with the rest of the depression tractor which I drove home (on two cylinders - blown head gasket between 2&3).
: I replaced the head gasket, stuck it in the '28, and just drove it for two years every day.We also used it for junking (cars) since the "A" (with its 16" RED '35 Ford wheels) could generally find the traction to pull junk cars out of people's back yards in the snow of winter where other cars just spun helplessly.I also won American production class on Boston College's Gymkhana course in '61 (beating a '53 Corvette in the process).Of course that was Massachusetts in '59.

: The thing I didn't like about the "A" in '59 was the weekly brake adjustment necessary to stay alive in Boston traffic, and close behind that were the frequent oil changes and chassis grease jobs which got skipped regularly.

: Obviously then Hydraulics are on the list for the present '31 S/W Fordor that I'm assembling at present, and for the longevity of the motor under daily use,
: Even though I can't do anything about the greasing, I think filtered oil is a good move to extend out the change intervals a bit.I'm also going to install a PCV system, an intake air filter, and a closed (but not pressurized) cooling system with a recovery tank.

: I agree that The "A" was a great basic design, and is a practical machine even for today - the biggest problem being how to keep the windshield clear during the winter when it's sleeting.I also personally feel that radical changes in the machinery tend to destroy the unique personality of the car which needs some eccentricities to be a Model "A".I do feel, though that some concessions are good for enhanced safety, and maintainability.

: After all is said and done I still need to get to work through Dallas traffic, and doing it in an "A" will be a good start to the day - don't you think.

Bob, I would say you have earned your stripes. You have probably dirven a Model A farther in second than I have in High. And after all, the car is yours to do with as you please, just have fun. We tow our Fordor behind the Motor Home during trips and get our monies worth wherever we go. Put 3500 on the Motorhome and 2500 on the A last year. Leavin' next tuesday....

God speed under 50.

Mike Flanagan, The Model A Fool.




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