Really useful and well-explained video Ryan. You have taken some of the mystery out of the process. I have a Ford 1,172cc sidevalve, but guessing the procedure is similar. Cheers
Your lefty loosy righty tighty instruction is confusing. Threading the adjuster (7/16") clockwise down into the pushrod (1/2") opens the gap, counterclockwise lifts adjuster up and closes the gap. 😁
Great video. I’m still a bit confused though. What action do I need to take to lock the valves in place once they are adjusted. I have the single lock tappets just like those in the video. Thanks.
Hola soy de Buenos Aires, Argentina tengo un A, 1930, me podrías decir en milímetros cuanto lleva la luz o espacio de admisión y de escape? se puede regular como un Flathead convencional? por ejemplo así regulo mi Pontiac Six Flathead: siguiendo el firing order : válvulas en "balanceo o a medio subir bajar del cilindro 1 y regulo el cilindro 6. En Balanceo de válvulas el cilindro 5 ,regulo válvulas del 2, luego balanceo 3 y regulo luz de válvulas cilindros 4 ,luego el 6,regulo válvulas cilindro 1, después balanceo de válvulas cilindro 2regulo el 5 ,y final en balanceo el 4 y regulo válvulas del cilindro 3? Pero en el caso del Ford A usaria el orden 1-2-4-3
good night , i have a ford , year 29 i live in Campinas SP Brazil i have a problem , water passed into the engine through the inlet valve of the fourth cylinder , the gasket is not burnt , i can not know how this water passed i have already removed the valve and i didn't see any cracks, can you give me any tips
Hello - Sorry to hear about your water leak. It could be a leak/crack in the head or block. It is hard to tell with out pictures. There a a few methods to check. Sometimes it could be a simple as retorquing your head bolts. Sorry I could not offer more advise. Facebook also has great experts to reach out to. I hope you are able to get your car back on the road.
Hi, I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have an A, 1930. Could you tell me in millimeters how much light or intake and exhaust space it has? can it be adjusted like a conventional flathead? For example, this is how I regulate my Pontiac Six Flathead: following the firing order: valves in "balancing" or halfway up, lower cylinder 1 and regulate cylinder 6. In Valve Balancing cylinder 5, I regulate valves of 2, then balance 3 and regulate light Of valves cylinders 4, then 6, I regulate valves cylinder 1, after balancing cylinder 2 valves I regulate 5, and finally in balancing 4 and I regulate valves of cylinder 3?But in the case of Ford A I would use the order 1-2- 4-3
Not sure if I understand your question. It has been awhile since I did this with my engine. I believe in the video I explain the order and the clearances I use. You would have to convert these from inches to mm. I also referenced the Les Andrews book. It is a great resource and a must have for these cars.
