1931 Model A Ford Deluxe Roadster Engine Teardown & Refresh - Part 1

Welcome to the first installment of our exciting series documenting the teardown and refresh of the engine from our 1931 Model A Ford Deluxe Roadster! 🚗💨
In this video, we dive deep into the engine disassembly process, starting with opening up the valve chamber, removing the oil pan, and taking off the timing covers. What begins as a simple re-gasket and paint job quickly evolves into a comprehensive teardown and overhaul, revealing the true condition of this classic engine.
🔧 In This Video:
Removing the Valve cover
Removing the oil pan
Taking off the timing covers
Discovering unexpected issues
Join us as we uncover the challenges and surprises hidden within this historic engine, and stay tuned for the full overhaul process in upcoming episodes!
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[@rnwagner]

I think I would turn it over and inspect the bearings before I tore it all down. You can tell a lot about general condition. Also if all looks ok you can snug up your bearings if there are sufficient shims to do so. Good luck! Looks like a well done engine from appearances.

[@edselsadventures]

@@rnwagner thanks for watching and commenting! There are a few other videos in the playlist that show most of the teardown. Spoiler alert, it was the #3 piston 🙃. Just got the block back from the machine shop and hope to start reassembly soon.

[@daulhill4291]

This is not a model A .It is a Model B. It has a oil pump and counter weights. Model A has no oil pump oil or counter weights.

[@edselsadventures]

Thanks for watching & commenting! It certainly is a Model A engine. The counterweights are welded on by the previous rebuilder (H&H). This is a common modification on touring engines. Model A's all had oil pumps. The pump transfers oil from the pan up to the valve galley which then feeds the cam and mains via gravity. The rods and rest of crank are oiled by a mist created when the rods sweep through the dipper tray that is snapped in to the oil pan.

[@TheodoreCross-d7b]

Model B also has a fuel pump.