Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 979
Re: Wood storage question
If your'e dealing with Ash, which I strongly advise you to do. Although I have no idea what the availability of Ash is on the west coast. It is the prefered wood of car builders going back to to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 991
Re: I'm Back!
Marty, et al. I made the unconcious decision that I was not gonna let my life go like that. I Also cut and split my own firewood, do my own oil changes, do many (not all) of my tire changes and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 808
Rear end remorse
OK, Hope you all can recall when I was changing gear ratios to 3.54. Maybe not. It was my second try at that and maybe the first came out so well that I got cocky and figured, ah what can go wrong?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 977
Re: Slow starter
Here's my solution! When you check the ground path, you'll note that it runs through some the original frame rivets and that could be problematical. The thing to do is to use a brass5/16 or 3/8 bolt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 991
Re: I'm Back!
Ha Ha ! Got whacked , huh! Thanks for jersey welcome, Ha ha Made me feel right at home!
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-09-2024, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 991
I'm Back!
Well guys, I'm back! And I have a problem which I will elaborate on later tonite. The missus is making supper and it won't be long. I can't recall when I dropped off, but I'm sure it was months ago....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
I did all that with the file, the pits are too deep.Wish I had Brent's grinder to clean up the surfaces. Many people's advice would be to junk it I'm sure.
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Re: Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
EEEWWWWW! I see that and I almost had an orgasm That is so, "Just what I need!" What did you use to begin that? Your RPMs are just about right, all it needs is a coolant delivery system! Without...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Zeroing in a fly wheel cover
As the title says I'm zeroing in a FW cover and and the surface is too pitted and makes the indicator dance around too much for a good reading. I'm thinking of a laser. I can make a fixture to bolt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-10-2023, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,638
Re: ad nauseum-pun intended..............
Ronn, The last few cars I sold were off the curb, in front of my house. My SAAB 9000 was the last, two weeks ago and it was back in the trees. The guy spotted it from the road. I've got a 1932...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Re: I've got a problem!
Well guys, I thought I'd update this and maybe have a teachable moment too. I Knew that engine was loose! I did! However, I had to disconnect it from the driveline to find out how it really was. I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 468
Casting Numbers REPUBLIC B140 Flywheel cover
Just acquired a new (Sorta) Flywheel cover with these numbers and no visible cracks. It's rusty as hell and requires a lot of wire brushing. Who is/was REPUBLIC? Was Ford using this name for some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-04-2023, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,479
Re: Just a painting
You would know, I'm just guessing! The style you used is called "Tromphe la oel" (SP.) or Trick of the eye. This is very difficult to do. Forgive my lousy French spelling. Very good!
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,526
Re: 5.5 head
Now, advise you to get your intake bored out to 1.250 and bolt a B carburetor on it. Or get a downdraft Carb. on it. The A engine is starved for gas with the A carb.
Terry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
I've got a problem!
So I'm working on a 1930 Coupe engine. It's pretty much stock except for a .040 oversize, and police head. I don't know the mileage on the engine, but it's well over 10K, probably about 25 K. Famous...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,323
Re: Corn Head Grease in Model A trans?
My rule is; If power runs through it, it wants thinner oil! The exception being a Model A transmission.The model A transmission has to be shifted and thick oil helps with the shifting and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-31-2023, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,111
Re: Carrier Bearing PreLoad Tool
I drilled mine with a standard H.S. drill, albeit with a high quality drill, lotsa oil and low speed. I was surprised it cut as easily as it did. I put my tap in the chuck to get it started and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2023, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,525
Re: Using The Rear Spring Spreader
Somewhere, sometime, somehow I'm sure that someone has been killed by one of these things. I almost lost my right leg when I used a too light (3/4" pipe, 3/4 -10 ready rod) one and the parts went...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-02-2023, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 732
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2023, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 732
Windshield screws
Could someone please give me the size (diameter), length, and the number of screws used to secure the windshield (hinge) in my 1930 standard coupe, I think it was 11 #8 , 1 1/2" long. Could be wrong...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-01-2023, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,789
Re: Mystery: Tie-Rod Shock Absorber
You have a worn front end! Not only are the king pin bushings probably shot, but most parts are out of spec (probably) Let's take the king pins as a given. Just jack it up and do a top to bottom...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2023, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 828
Re: Trans slips out of 3rd gear
I believe it's caused by a soft input shaft. Since you have the top off the transmission, look up front where the 3rd gear engages the input shaft and see if the teeth are not worn. somewhere I had...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2023, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,811
Re: 2023 STEVE RYAN Model A/AA Show & Swap
Unfortunately, I just got back from the show and once again, my hopes were dashed! The rain was just too much. It's a real bummer to see a bunch of good looking parts turned rusty. I was able to sell...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2023, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,441
Re: What species of wood
I'm afraid that the Asian Ash borer will do to the Ash species what the Chestnut blight did to Chestnut trees about 1910, that is, render it all most extinct! These trees were huge and productive....
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