She looks a little tired. Personally I like the flathead V8 idea but, the 2.3 would probably be the cheapest and most reliable option.
@fairlanes4ever
10 ай бұрын
I agree the 2.3 would be the most cost-effective but I love the sound of a flathead! Thanks for watching!
@lifeonthehill7033
10 ай бұрын
My thought, put back together and drive it. While you decide what to do..
@Hillsiderusto
10 ай бұрын
Shoot on over to the fordbarn on the computer and in the swapmeet, under parts wanted, ask about rebabbitted, or nos con rods for the A. Probably grab one- plus an oil pump- for around $40-$60. The struggle is ongoing with a Model A. Engines are easy to find - good ones,well,not so much.
@RichardThompson-gc1cf
10 ай бұрын
You keep saying " no big deal " rear mains are a dig deal " ain't much you can do taking the oil pan off. Don't worry about it all of them leak 60 weight Wolf head oil an your good to go pull the ears back an let her roll😅
@fairlanes4ever
10 ай бұрын
It's a little more than a normal leak. Lost more than a quart of oil on a short 2-3 mile drive. Thanks for watching!
@timhyndman4198
10 ай бұрын
Good video what is your goal with the car? Is it going to be a little cruiser around town? Is cost a consideration? I think I would rebuild the 4 banger but then a flathead V8 would be cool
@fairlanes4ever
10 ай бұрын
I've never really had a goal for Ruthie. When I bought the car I didn't give the banger much chance of running but it proved me wrong! It ran great but as the video shows it's worn out. The bigger problem is that no one in my area has the ability or equipment to pour babbitt or the knowledge to machine the block and rods for insert bearings. It's going to be a tough decision. Thanks for watching!
@timhyndman4198
10 ай бұрын
@@fairlanes4ever thanks for the reply I think if it were me I'd get an inline 6 with trans from a falcon just saying anyway I'll be looking for the next video good luck
@fairlanes4ever
10 ай бұрын
@timhyndman4198 That's a great suggestion and it would definitely be out of the ordinary but the length of an inline 6 would be very tight in the engine bay and I don't want to cut my firewall if at all possible.
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