Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:38 PM
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Re: I give up
You said that you removed the intake. But did you remove the exh. and have them both planed? Is either of them cracked? What about gland rings to keep the exh. manifold from sagging?
Just my 2...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 571
Re: 1931 Tudor Phaeton
One of the guys in my club has one which he had a club member restore. He made some upgrades that you will not see, the car came out beautifully! If you want PM me and I will see about getting you in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,089
Re: Stupid question of the day. (maybe the year)
I just tried that gasket and ditched it. I could not for the life of me get the square piece of gasket/cork in the rear main cap. I got a regular cork gasket and it went right in. I just use forma...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,320
Re: Dropping the oil pan
I just did this and got the 'new' cork gasket that requires no sealer. I could not for the life of me get the square strip pressed into the rear cap. I bought a regular cork gasket and it went right...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 367
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-14-2024, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 367
Re: carb question
K, I will post some photos tonight of the air cleaner and carb. I will look for the spacers as that may be the route I can go. I have not check yet to see how much clearance I have between the hood...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 367
Re: carb question
I figure there were problems since it was a one year only before a redesign. The choke body sits high enough to interfere with the air cleaner so that the only way it sits with the choke in one3 of...
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
05-13-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 367
carb question
I have a 65 autolite 4100 on my 57 now, unfortunately, the air cleaner sits at an angle due to the choke position. If I am able to grab an original 57 carb and find enough parts to rebuild it-is it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 709
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,031
Re: KRW Combination Machine
You can call Tim McMaster who has his own machine shop in the central valley -Fresno I think. But you can find him on the web as 'the Y-block guy' he does some A engines but I don't know how much.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2024, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,404
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,404
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 428
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2024, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 428
oil gauge repair
Hi All,
I just picked up a Rex A Co oil pressure gauge and need to find a place to get it restored. Any recommendations?
Thanks,
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 568
Rad emblem rebuild
OK, so I am having a radiator shell fixed up and need to rebuild the emblem for it (1930). where do I get them rebuilt or do I have to buy a new one?
Thanks,
Mike
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2024, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,857
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-20-2024, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 326
Voltage reg ID
Got these at the swap meet this weekend and need some ID help. The Neihoff has no numbers but I am guessing from the mounting holes it will work-at least that is what I am telling myself. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 992
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 992
Re: Wood storage question
Gene-yes that is the car I will be restoring at some point. Dad restored her in 67/8 and left most of the original wood but some of it was cut incorrectly and some is decaying/twisting/leaking. It is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 992
Re: Wood storage question
Thank you all for the input. I will be buying a pre-cut/pre-fit kit from the vendors. I don't have a heated garage in the Pacific Northwest and it can get down right freezing in there. So when I do...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 992
Wood storage question
Hello,
Priorities are changing as to cars. Soo, to that end I may start buying resto supplies for the Town Sedan. I have to replace a huge chunk of the wood in the car. I am not planning on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,881
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 872
Re: 1930 coupe need new left front fender
Here is an option, you said there was a lot of work already done in crack repair at that point. If you can, cut out that area and have a shop weld in a new patch from a toast fender. It will be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-18-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,654
Re: OT trip to England
Ooooh, I forgot about the chocolate! I will start getting itchier to get there as the time gets closer.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,881
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