Re-Engineering the Model A Engine
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    • 01. Differences Between Model A and Modern Design Practices
    • 02. Evolution of the Model A Ford Engine
    • 03. Racecars
    • 04. Comments on Modified Engines
    • 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)
    • 19. Other Parts
    • 20. Comment on Machine Shops and Rebuilt Engines
    • 21. Assembling the New Engine
    • 22. Filling a Void
    • 23. Status of Engineering
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 Oil pump pressure should be regulated to keep loads between camshaft and oil pump drive gears reasonable. Several aftermarket oil pumps have regulators built in. A stock oil pump can be regulated if the bottom plate is replaced with a new bottom plate housing containing the regulator.


 Flywheel inertia should be reduced. A 22-pound flywheel featuring a cast iron center section and friction surface with an aluminum bell to support the ring gear is in production. This flywheel utilizes the 48/09A-7563 pressure plate used in the V8 Ford from 1935 until 1942. Figure 28 is a photograph of this flywheel.

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Figure 28, 22-Pound Flywheel
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