Re-Engineering the Model A Engine - New engines available early 2021
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    • 01. Differences Between Model A and Modern Design Practices
    • 02. Evolution of the Model A Ford Engine
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    • 05. Groundwork for Redisign
    • 06. Constraings Imposed
    • 07. Engineering Methodoligy (Old vs. New)
    • 08. Wishlist for Redisign
    • 09. Operating Conditions and Assumption
    • 10. Summary of What Can Be Done
    • 11. Engineering Starting Point
    • 12. Connecting Rod Design (A-6200)
    • 13. Crankshaft Design (A-6303)
    • 14. Main Bearing Caps and Rear Main Read Seal Design
    • 15. Cylinder Block Design (A-6015)
    • 16. Assembly of Cores
    • 17. Machined Casting Solid Model
    • 18. Oil Pump Drive Bearing Design (A-6560)
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WISH LIST FOR REDESIGN


The following is a wish list of changes that have been considered in the upgrade of the four redesigned parts to modern engineering standards.

 Five main crankshaft bearings

 Larger diameter main and connecting rod bearings

 Shorter (reduced length) main and connecting rod bearings for stiffer crankshaft

 Indexed bearing caps for alignment

 Replaceable insert type bearings

 Full pressure oil system to all main, rod, and cam bearings

 Engineered 100% counterweights on crankshaft

 Counterweights equally spaced about connecting rod

 Some kind of super rear main seal

 Positive scavenging of the rear main seal cavity

 A positive seal at rear of camshaft

 Replaceable camshaft bearings

 Positive seals to keep oil from leaking at main bolts

 Positive retention for oil pump (without modifying oil pump)

 Built in plumbing for oil filter option

 Option of taking an oil pressure reading at a galley feeding main bearings rather than at the oil pump

 Positive retention of oil pump drive bearing (A-6560)

 Drilled oil passages in bosses rather than the pressed in tubes that feed oil to the main bearings

 Oil passages that enter the center of the main bearings instead of being offset to one side

 Larger and better flowing intake ports

 Thicker walls on exterior water jacket

 Thicker main bearing webs

 Relocation of front main bearing web to center of bearing for added strength

 Steel exhaust valve seats 

 Incorporate the latest (Model B) design for the water deflector fin located just inboard of the water inlet on the side of the block.

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