Four Pot Flathead Ford

From the upside down valve department comes Model A Dave and his 1930 Ford Model A pickup truck. Intake and exhaust valves are the key to the operation of the modern four-cycle internal combustion engine. Early on, these steel shafts with tulip-like extension were referrred to as poppets, or poppet valves. Dave and his Model A were seen and heard popping around at the Dragfest in what he refereed to as his “drag racing tractor”. The four-pot flathead mill in between the rails is original but modified Ford equipment. Dave dropped out he coffee can diameter pistons for an engine refresh, and the truck is likely good for another 79 years. With the 3:27 rear gearset Dave says a top speed of near 60 miles per hour in the quarter mile is possible. Some highway gears can squeeze out more velocity, but handling gets a little spooky approaching land record speeds.