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05-28-2007, 04:55 AM | #1 | |
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Model A head bolts
Nice to see a MODEL A FORD FORUM on here MY THANKS to AF Administrator IGOR ? My Model A is a 1929 Phaeton "Lulabelle"...The Engine "Blew" about a month ago and I am waiting for a rebuilt engine to arrive... I was wondering about " BREAK IN " Should I do anything special ? and for how long ? I have coming what they call a "Touring engine " With counterbalanced crankshaft , Touring grind camshaft , Lightened flywheel and insert bearings ...I am keeping the standard Head . THANKS! BOB
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05-28-2007, 10:30 PM | #2 | |
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Wow, you go through all the time, trouble and expense of a "touring" engine and you keep the original head?
Anyway any good rebuilder will give you instructions on how to break in and seat everything. I would (and have) run the engine for just a few miles to bring the engine up to temp and then change the oil. This, while it might seem like a waste, will help insure that all the debris that might be left after the machining will be flushed out since the Model A does not have a filter. Next, just run the engine at various speeds never staying at one speed too long so the pistons will seat properly (about 500 to 750 miles). |
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A high compression engine will lower the operating temp and increase MPG about 10 to 15% (at least it did with mine) I went from about 18 to about 21 MPG.
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