Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,181
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 382
Re: Wheel Bearing Part #’s
Ford used the same bearings from 1928 - 1948. The round back 37-41 spindles and the later 42-48 square back spindles used a grease seal on the inner aspect.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 890
Re: Cooling Air Flow Experiment
Use of an infrared heat gun test device over the face of a radiator will show fairly uniform temps at various sections on a very good one. Most radiators will show a mix of hotter and cooler spots.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,218
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
Probably a previous owner of all the cracked A and B blocks I have acquired over the years.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 401
Re: valve clearence , B motor
A new NOS Ford Model B cam or some other interpretation thereof? The stock Model B cam had an intake lobe lift of 0.334 inches (0.015 inch valve clearance) and an exhaust lobe lift of 0.341 inches...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 401
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,172
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 562
Re: Racked Radiator Shell
I would mount the radiator to the front crossmember then mount the shell to the radiator. You may be surprised that what looks "racked" off the pickup will turn out to be OK when mounted in place.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 735
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue
How can a new bearing race be secured in a banjo when the interference fit of the casting has been spun out as shown in the photo? A new double cup race shouldn't be floating around in the banjo.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-21-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 660
Re: Oil, pan, front seal retainer
I have thought that the seal outer surface beds into the rough surface which prevents the seal from being spun in the retainer, especially on initial start-up when there is a lot radial torque...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2024, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 729
Carb Disassembly Tips
I'm about to clean and rebuild several Zenith Model A and B carbs and looking for a better approach to removing the choke and throttle plate screws. This has been previously problematic because...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-16-2024, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 606
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-15-2024, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 606
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-14-2024, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 747
Re: Easy Engine Sludge Removal
It helps to remove as much sludge manually before spraying on the oven cleaner. I use an old putty knife and a plastic spatula. The warmer the block the faster goes the process, so I never bother...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 569
Re: engine knock
The dipper tray was lowered in late 1931 for the Model A in order to accommodate changes designed to reduce oil consumption while better distributing oil throughout the tray. This was carried...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-06-2024, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 753
Re: Drilled crank?
The B crank already has pressurized oil to the main bearings. The drilling is to allow pressurized oil to the rod bearings which, on the original crankshaft, were oiled by dippers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2024, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 954
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2024, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 954
Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?
Since most electric fuel pumps are designed for 12 volt systems, what happens when one is installed in a 6-volt system. If it runs at 3 PSI on 12 volts, does it run at 1.5 PSI on 6 volts?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2024, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 646
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-12-2024, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,042
Re: T rear spring in the rear of model a??
The 10-leaf was for a sedan. The coupe had an 8-leaf and the roadster a 7-leaf. The roadster rear spring had a different (lower) profile than the others and a unique spring pack configuration.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-06-2024, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 958
Re: Rod alignment
I have to ask about another area where a notch often forms: on rear axle shafts where the seal riding on the shaft can form a concentric groove. Would this create a stress riser that might cause the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2024, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,484
Re: Stainless valves problem
The guy that replaced the valves in my engine showed me the results of his work by demonstrating the following: each valve must be loose enough in the guide to fall by its own weight, that it should...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-18-2023, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 666
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,437
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2023, 12:27 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,201
Re: Zenith throttle plate modification
The early Model B Zenith carbs (B-1 type) featured a notched groove in the upper surface of the throttle plate adjacent to the idle port hole. This was later eliminated with the change to the B-2...
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