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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Scott Owens on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 02:49 pm:

OK Iam playing with a Model A motor. I have a v-8 flywheel and it bolts up. But the starter ring gear is way different. I have heard of guys cutting down the A flywheel to make it lighter. I do not want to cut this stock flywheel down. The v-8 wheel is 15 pounds lighter and I would like to use it. So does anybody know what is done to get a starter to mesh? Thanks, Scott


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Frank M. Brady on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 02:59 pm:

check with: "Secrets of Speed Society"" and/or "FAST - Hot for Fast Fours".


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 03:39 pm:

Normal you turn down a Model A flywheel then drill and tap new holes for the V8 clutch pressure plate. This would solve the ring gear issues.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Charlie B actually in Toms River N.J. on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 03:46 pm:

Oh man, I'm getting a head ache just thinking about this! First off the diameter of the wheel. Is it the same as the orig and where do the flywheel teeth sit in relation to the original wheel? Thinking about the orig starter with a pinion that matches your new wheel. On the other hand Snyder's sells a modern type starter for the A which might be easier to modify. P/N A-11002-X12. 12 volts. Not cheap but an option.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By James Michael Rogers on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 04:07 pm:

Scott, you need to call me.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Frank M. Brady on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 05:05 pm:

the advantage of a V8 flywheel is saving weight - if that's the case. then you don't need a starter. You won't need battery, generator, coil, or distributor either. Just run a Wico mag and push start that puppy onto the dirt track. Better yet is a dog-clutch. Happy racing


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Fred Dimock, Newfields NH, USA on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 05:12 pm:

check out the Model A section of the Ford Barn or the Model A parts suppliers.

The suppliers list a V8 clutch assembly for the A The A guys can give you lots of information.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Fred Dimock, Newfields NH, USA on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 05:17 pm:

Almost forgot -
Scott If you need a place to test your Model A motor let me know because my 31 Town sedan is currently motorless --

There is no guarantee that you will get it back but I will be willing to tell you how it is doing at least ones every six months


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Robert Scott Owens on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 05:27 pm:

Fred, Its always to that there are good friends here to help a guy out. Thanks for the offer, Scott


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Woods, Richmond, Texas on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 07:37 pm:

Snyder's offers the modified A flywheel with the V8 clutch and pressure plate. Per their catalog, page A-124, This arrangement is 16 lbs. lighter than the stock Model A. Flywheel is resurfaced and cut down, new ring gear, pilot bearing, clutch disc and pressure plate. The benefit to a V8 clutch is less chatter and less effort to engage. Flywheel and clutch assembly are balanced as a unit. From this description, it would appear that this is the only way to accomplish this swap.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Peter C. Strebeck on Sunday, June 08, 2014 - 08:26 pm:

I was going to say to get in touch with James Rogers, but I see that he has already posted. I would give him a call.


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