Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-31-2023, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,033
Starter Locking Up
Hi, every once in a while, when I go to start our '39, the starter locks up and all I get is the clicking of the starter relay. My solution is to put the transmission in 3rd and rock the car until I...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-12-2023, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,599
Re: Spark Plugs and Offenhauser Heads
Wow!!! Lots of great discussion and food for thought. The subject is a bit more complicated than I thought...but that is the newbie in me.
Looks like I have a job to measure the depth of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-09-2023, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,599
Spark Plugs and Offenhauser Heads
I have older style Offy heads on my '39 coupe and I have been using 437 plugs, based on an earlier (15+ years ago) recommendation. Is this still a good recommendation?
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-06-2023, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 794
Re: 1939 differential plugs
Hi Guys, Thanks for all your suggestions. I seem to have implemented a little bit of each. It turns our that I had an oversized 3/8" extension that, while a little lose, did the trick. (Who would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
06-05-2023, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 794
1939 differential plugs
I have tried using a 3/8" socket extender (too small) and a 1/2" one (too big) to remove each of the plugs. It appears that the plugs have been rounded inside. I have also used a flat head...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-02-2023, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Re: Spark Plug Firing
Thanks guys for all you inputs and suggestions. I will be using a clear cap today and do further diagnostics. Will let you know how it turns out.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2023, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2023, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Spark Plug Firing
We have a '29 roadster with a stock engine, including the old distributor. I have a problem that I cannot resolve. The engine is running on only 3 cylinders. And it is an ignition problem. While...
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Forum: Model-A
11-23-2021, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 587
Apron Nose
Looking for what Mac calls "Fender Apron Front Nose Section" part number 28-21630-1 (for the right side). Looking for both left and right side.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-06-2021, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 814
Re: Backfire
I just wanted to give an update: I finally had a chance to do the steps that drolston provided above. I completed step one and was about to proceed to step 2 when I noticed that my two air filters...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-30-2021, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 814
Backfire
I am running two Stromberg 97 carbs on my '39 coupe. Runs great, but backfires, thru exhaust, while idling. This usually, I am told, means a lean mixture. However, the backfire seems to go away...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2020, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
Re: Rear Spring Installation
Yup. I am using the spring clips that were originally on the car. All I did was remove the drive train, including the spring. I then removed the spring from the axles to make it easy to repair the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-21-2020, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,780
Rear Spring Installation
I recently did some work on my drive train and did so by removing the rear end, spring and all. I removed the spring to make some repairs, and have mated the spring to the rear end. I am now in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2020, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Re: Tie Rods
Brent,
sorry for the delay in responding....computer issues.
Regarding you question: I am not sure what is in the tie rod end. I have not worked on the front end since purchasing the roadster...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2020, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Re: Tie Rods
Brent, thanks for your patience.
I am able to tighten the connecting rod ends to both ends of the connecting rod. What I am saying is that, with the ends tightened and the system installed, I am...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2020, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Re: Tie Rods
Clarification: The tie rod is rotating when both ends are bolted down. It is rotating on the piece that the tie rod end is attached to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2020, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,926
Tie Rods
I am able to rotate my tie rod about 20 degrees. Is that acceptable? If not, is there an adjustment that I can make or do I need to replace my tie rod ends?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-19-2020, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Re: Speedometer Gearing
I am interested in the details of you first paragraph. Do you have a drawing and description of what is going on in the torque tube (the gear, bearing, thrust washer, etc)?
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