Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2021, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 1
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Rear Main Cap needed
I am overhauling a late '31 block and need a rear main cap. Does anyone know a person who can supply a newly babitted rear cap. Needs one to fit a standard crankshaft. Thanks, Richard Lorenz.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2021, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,090
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2020, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 17,088
Re: Signs, back in the day
I thought that I sent this message yesterday, but apparently it didn't work.
My dad had a plumbing business. In the shop he had this sign
The man who lends tools is out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2020, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,969
Re: Zenith 2405N replacement carburetor
The 2405N has an opening above the throttle plate that is about 0.090 inches in diameter. The 2415N eliminated this hole. If your 2405N is not working correctly, You can plug this opening and it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2020, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,969
Re: Zenith 2405N replacement carburetor
A point of trivia is that I am certain that the 2505N and 2415N were not made by Zenith. Zenith always put its name on the bottom piece of the carburetor.
One place that the 2405N is superior...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-28-2020, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,969
Re: Zenith 2405N replacement carburetor
The following dimensions show why the 2405N should give better performance than the Zenith-1 and Zenith 2.
Diameter at Choke location: (Throttle locations have similar differences).
Zenith 1...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-25-2020, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,969
Re: Zenith 2405N replacement carburetor
The 2405N and 2415N have the same external appearance. I messed with these two carburetors a few years ago. My memory is that there was a difference in having a fuel "pump" and not having it.
I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2020, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,423
Valve seats with pits
I am restoring an old block that was stored in such a way that some of the seats are pitted.
Is it O.K. to grind the valves but quit before all of the pits have been removed?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-08-2020, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,088
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-03-2020, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,537
Re: shocks
In my experience, most older shocks need oil that is much thicker than 20 weight.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-30-2020, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,550
Manifold Gland Rings
These are the rings that go between the block and the manifolds. What experience or recommendations do you have?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-15-2020, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,913
Neoprene Seal for front of crankshaft
Does anyone have experience with the "new" neoprene seal that goes at the front of the crankshaft. It replaces the rope-type seal.
It is described on page A-131 of Snyder's Catalog.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,477
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2020, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,477
Late 1931 Ford A Model Coupe Dash
Any idea what these holes were used for? Dash panel cover has hole in center that does not align with these two holes. Thank you for any input!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2020, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,561
Re: Straight Slotted instead of Cross-Point
I believe that the Phillips screws were designed so that power drivers could be used on the screws in mass production work. This was very beneficial during the World War 2 especially. They "slip"...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2019, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,622
Re: Cast-iron brake drum fit
I mad some measurements that confirm what has been said above. The new cast iron drums measure 10.97 inches inside. This means that the inside diameter must be reduced 0.03 inches to reach the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2019, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 9,622
Cast-iron brake drum fit
I have a set of new cast-iron brake drums that are too tight to go on with shoes that have new woven linings. Is this the usual case?
Also, do the new drums need turning in order to be centered...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2019, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Add a picture to the member description box
How do you add a picture to the "member description box" that is on the left side of each member's post?
I know how to add a picture to the main post, but I would like to add a picture to my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2019, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,656
Re: Shock absorber, mounting
Friction shocks are not as good as hydraulic shocks. Friction shocks give the same resistance regardless of how fast the movement is. Hydraulics give more resistance when the movement is faster.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2019, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Re: B carburetor float height
I made up a fuel level tester with the transparent plastic tubing so that I could measure the fuel level with the carb on the car. The result was that my fuel level was 3/4 inch below the seam.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-29-2018, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
B carburetor float height
Does anyone know the correct position for the round float in the Zenith B-1 carburetor? I assembled one with the top of the float [top inverted] at 1 3/4 inches above the carburetor seam. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2018, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,519
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-17-2018, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,953
Re: Zenith B Carburetor Diagram
I have 3 of the "small circular hole"type carburetors, but I have 9 B-1 carburetor bottoms. This suggests that the "hole" type carburetor lasted only part way through the B-1 duration.
Gordon ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-14-2018, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,953
Re: Zenith B Carburetor Diagram
I Have 3 of the carburetors that use the small circular opening for the idle outlet. These 3 have large
Z" embossed on the throttle side. I just discovered that the were built to use the round...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2018, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,953
Re: Zenith B Carburetor Diagram
The first picture shows an unusual Zenith B-2 circular Idle inlet along with the notched throttle plate. This carburetor has a smooth bowl top. Most tops have depressions in the top of the bow. ...
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