I am building a 1926 Single seater speedster.
I am building a new engine from scratch,
what can a do to increase power on the engine
Thanks
1926 Single seater speedster
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Mr Model T Ford
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Power (speed) costs money. How fast do you wan to go.
a few hundred for a head, cam and carb.
Several thousand + if you want to beat the Wild Cherry on the hill climb.
Can't advise without some parameters for what you want.
a few hundred for a head, cam and carb.
Several thousand + if you want to beat the Wild Cherry on the hill climb.
Can't advise without some parameters for what you want.
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Take a look at these sites you'll need to browse around a lot.
North West Vintage Speedsters
https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/MT ... cles.shtml
just a sample of the index
These are different
https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/Ar ... edster.pdf
https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/Ar ... edster.pdf
Tulsa Model T Club
https://mtfctulsa.com/Tech/
North West Vintage Speedsters
https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/MT ... cles.shtml
just a sample of the index
https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/Ar ... edster.pdf
https://www.nwvs.org/Technical/MTFCA/Ar ... edster.pdf
Tulsa Model T Club
https://mtfctulsa.com/Tech/
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Fast period correct or economy??
Number one increase the compression.
You can go with hi-dome pistons & a stock low or high head. Or go with stock aluminum pistons & a high compression head.
I highly recommend a Prus & do not recommend a Z head.
Cam: Stipe 280 super or Montana cam. Neither need advancing.
Model A manifolds & carb. Fuel pump or lower the carb.
P.S. a good distributor, Bosch front plate preferred.
Number one increase the compression.
You can go with hi-dome pistons & a stock low or high head. Or go with stock aluminum pistons & a high compression head.
I highly recommend a Prus & do not recommend a Z head.
Cam: Stipe 280 super or Montana cam. Neither need advancing.
Model A manifolds & carb. Fuel pump or lower the carb.
P.S. a good distributor, Bosch front plate preferred.
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
As stated; how fast do you want to go. How capable are you. Also keep in mind that good brakes and handling are important. I’ve gone 100 mph!!
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
The real question for driving a Model T is how quickly do you want to stop. Once you have figured out how to achieve that stopping distance you can work on your engine performance, if necessary, to match it. 
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Thank you for all the links.
Can someone send me some video links of how to install a Model A crank in a Model T block please.
Don't seem to find any on YouTube how to install a Model A crank in a Model T block
Thanks
Can someone send me some video links of how to install a Model A crank in a Model T block please.
Don't seem to find any on YouTube how to install a Model A crank in a Model T block
Thanks
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Andre
Two basic options;
1. Shorten the back of the crank
2. Move the block ahead 5/8”
I have done both
Two basic options;
1. Shorten the back of the crank
2. Move the block ahead 5/8”
I have done both
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Mr Model T Ford
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
Thanks LesLes Schubert wrote: ↑Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:26 amAndre
Two basic options;
1. Shorten the back of the crank
2. Move the block ahead 5/8”
I have done both
I think to move the block forward.
I bought the back spacer that takes the vw oil pump and the bigger oil sump for more oil volume.
I live in South Africa / Cape Town - Wellington and baying parts for the Model T is a bid challenge.
The knowledge here by us to install a Model A crank in a Model T block is not available
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Re: 1926 Single seater speedster
You need heavier main bearing caps
With A rods you need special pistons. Some people have cut and welded the bottom of the A rods to the top of the T rods and then used ordinary T pistons
At the front of the A crank I’ve used a “Speedi Sleeve” to cover part of the front key so the packing will work there
With A rods you need special pistons. Some people have cut and welded the bottom of the A rods to the top of the T rods and then used ordinary T pistons
At the front of the A crank I’ve used a “Speedi Sleeve” to cover part of the front key so the packing will work there
