Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2024, 09:59 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 471
Re: Next step?....
I'm right next door, I was in Limerick today. Do you go to the Parsem car show?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-09-2024, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 471
Re: Next step?....
I think you could use the .010 rings and gap as needed. As for the knocking, check the play in your timing gears. If the mesh is not to spec they will hammer and sound like loose rods. I know this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2024, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 471
Re: Next step?....
Are you confident in your measurements? The pistons would be very loose in the cylinders with these measurements.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,094
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,091
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2024, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,905
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 801
Re: weird stuff
Just out of curiosity, are the pistons slotted on both sides or just one side?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 09:32 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,039
Re: Motor Meter or Quail
I have the repro Motor Meters on both of my A's and they work exactly as intended, I am very happy with them, never a problem. No I have no connection with Vintique.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,459
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-21-2024, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 709
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,858
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
04-03-2024, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 771
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,858
Re: V8 Clutch in Model A: Something is not right
When you tighten up the pressure plate do the release fingers come close to the center of clutch disc not allowing much travel for clutch to release when stepping on pedal? If the disc is too thick...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
Re: Timing gears
I would guess an outside supplier, they are often marked "Celoron"
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,932
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 953
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2024, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 747
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,544
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,544
Re: Main bearing bolts
The original bolts were a snug fit in the block. You would tighten up the nut, after positioning the cotter pin hole in the bolt for best installation. This snugness is what centers the main cap on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2024, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 73
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Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine
Don't scrap them, there may be some good stuff there!! I am running a block that had been laying on the ground outdoors for years, it did need to be bored .100 oversize on the cylinders but it is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2024, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,121
Re: What the heck just happened ? (electrical)
I agree. Not to pile on here but if the car is positive ground your first connection of ground clamp to head bolt was reverse polarity and electronics usually if not always turn up their toes on that...
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