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ENGINE and COOLING

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4) A Clever Tachometer - HTML document - Sept 2008 by Andy Wiedeman. Want to know when to shift to maximize your engine power? Want an inexpensive ($42) Tachometer that requires NO MODIFICATIONS to your car? Look no further, but download this article. The tachometer shown in this article requires NO vehicle power and can be installed in less than 1 hour. The installation can be accomplished for Model A’s with +12V or -6V electrical systems, and either generators or alternators.

3) WANT MORE ENGINE OPERATION INFORMATION - HTML document - June 2008 by Andy Wiedeman. This article shows one example of how to add oil pressure, and water temperature gauges, using parts readily available at several Model A mail order catalog parts houses. This paper discusses the theory behind how the reproduction gauges work, various mounting methods, and several problems that you might run into.
 

2) HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR RADIATOR - HTML document - May 2008 by Andy Wiedeman. A research paper on Model A radiators, their design, cooling method, variations in designs, comparison of various after market replacements to the original Ford designs. A method for comparing radiators is shown, with charts comparing the cooling efficiency between 3 and 4 row radiators and various radiating fins per inch designs including replacement costs.. A discussion of the changes made between the 1928/29 and the 1930/31 model years, the engineering reasons, and why the flat tube 1930/31 radiators were much better than the round tube designs of 1928/29. The reason that a 4 row radiator made by Bert’s Model A Center is better than other after market replacement radiators for use here in the High Country of Colorado. A method for installing a 4 core radiator if you have a 4 blade fan which may cause an interference when installing the radiator.
 

1) WHICH OIL TO CHOOSE for your engine - MS-Word Doc - November 19, 2007 by
Andy Wiedeman & Wayne Russert. A complete set of information on oils, and engine lubrication. This article includes info on additives needed with modern type SM oils, what about diesel oils?, is synthetic oil worth the price?, prices of various oils.  Includes information on Multi-Grade Oils, and their use in the Model A. Information on “Henry’s Oil” ... the original oil used in the Model A (it was not 30 weight!). Appendices include a history of oil manufacturing, and what various American Petrolium Institute ratings and what they mean.

Everything you need to make a choice.
 

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