1927 Modified Model T Hillclimber

All old school parts

·      Model T Block

·      Gemsa Twin Overhead Cam Hemi Head

·      Gemsa Cams

·      Custom domed pistons

·      12.75 to 1 compression ratio

·      Tubular rods

·      Hal side drive and water pump

·      Bosch Magneto

·      Model B crankshaft ground off center for a 3/8”  stroke

·      Dry sump oil system

·      Modified Model T transmission

·      Modified Warford auxiliary transmission

·      Model T rear end modified with Model A gears & spool

·       Only modern parts are disc brakes on rear for safety and a Tilton Super starter for convenience

 

 

Gemsa

Induction side

How low can you go?

Doubt all you want but it is a T transmission in front of the Warford

Inside that Model T Ruckstell housing is a 4.88 Model A ring and pinion on a spool

Our solution to get this thing to stop

The two SR Windfields & the Newport Hillclimb sticker

Inch and a half clearance under the T transmission housing

The stamping speaks for itself

 

For more information about this car, its trials, tribulations, and the hillclimb video

see the KING OF THE HILL NEWPORT, IN 2006 link.

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