Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 549
Re: Water outlet holes
Thanks, I have a generic tap jig for tapping straight, but the drilling I needed to figure out, but that block idea is great.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2024, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 549
Re: Water outlet holes
My mistake, inlet holes.
It's an assembled engine outside the car. I was going to mount to an engine stand so I can pull the pan and inspect things and that's when I found the stripped threads....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-04-2024, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 549
Water outlet holes
I have stripped water outlet holes, most likely from a bad engine stand job. Are these helicoilable? Enough meat? Depth? Is it better to go 7-16-14?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 767
Re: Which Side Mirror?
I bought a straight arm mirror and had a little trouble getting so that I could adjust it to where I wanted. I ended up making my own arm for the passenger side.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-29-2024, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,561
Re: Distilled water
Distilled water is $1.25 a gallon. The savings is not buying the 50/50 premix.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 445
Re: Can't replace hub after replacing brake pads.
Take the shoe and put inside the drum and see if there are any gaps. Usually the ends are higher than the middle, and could be why you're not able to get the drums on. You can attempt to sand them...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 558
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 510
Re: New timing gear
Is there anything more detrimental besides the noise to running the small gear? Shock loading the cam? Aluminum wear in the oil?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 510
Re: New timing gear
The car ran fine, no problems shifting, no noise from the transmission. I was changing the gear as a preventative maintenance issue. The old fiber gear looked good, and there was chisel marks on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 510
New timing gear
Put a new aluminum timing gear, with a a new crank gear. Backlash is excessive at .008-.010 and there is noise. Is there any cause for this besides bad gears(which I kinda doubt)? I know nothing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 986
Re: Rear main options
The front half of the crack will move in and out. I am/was planning on doing a 4,000 miles trip this summer, which is why I'm a bit hesitant about patches/running it.
I'm not sure about the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-21-2024, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 680
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 248
Opinions
Does any have any experience with Edger Engines in Vermont for Model A engine rebuilding?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 328
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 986
Re: Rear main options
Park it until the bank account grows or I find a better engine? This isn't my commute to work car, it can sit.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 986
Re: Rear main options
I pretty much just buttoned it up again, affixing the pipe better. I didn't check the bearings, because well...it's not long for this world anyway.
The engine runs well, has good power, but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-18-2024, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 986
Rear main options
I think I already know the answer to this. Car runs fine, not noises, only leaks oil when you shut it off. Pulled the pan, to check the rear drain tube and bearing. Drain tube is not great, where...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 861
Re: Fuse size
You also have to consider branch circuits with the wire size. The entire electrical system will get a larger fuse, than say a fuse that's just running your signal lights, with a smaller gauge wire....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 618
Re: Tight crank gear
The new gear looks like it's a cast blank, with a stress riser in the keyway with a sharp corner, doing an almost .003 press fit seems wrong. I realize that heating the gear will make it easier to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 618
Tight crank gear
In replacing the timing gear with aluminum, I am installing a new crank gear. The new gear is tight. I know they are supposed to be tight because of harmonic reasons.
I was going to deep fry...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,435
Re: Pressure plate adjutant
So if you adjust on the bench, with the fingers just touching/below the cover, when you bolt it to the flywheel you get the required 5/8"?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 699
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 699
Rainmaker Rob's cooler
I saw a picture of Rainmaker Ron's front cooler holder and I like it. Removeable, simple, only thing is from the picture I can't tell where the back legs go? Do they sit on the axle? Hang in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,435
Re: Pressure plate adjutant
If you adjust it on the bench, and then readjust again once it's bolted to the flywheel, what does the bench adjustment accomplish?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 08:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 805
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