Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2014, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Re: V8 water pump
I ran my 29 Pk Up with a 32 pump, with a Lion Head, no fan, a pressurized Walker extra core Rad in the Virgin Islands, 85 winter 95 Summer and NEVER had a heat up problem, NEVER. In fact it ran to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2014, 08:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,683
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2014, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,811
Re: Madel A engine running
What a miss match. Its not a 29, it got a 30 shell on the rad got a power house genny. Some folks will fall for any story. And the music was BAD. Iceman
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-26-2014, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,909
Re: Lyon Head welding
Cast Iron can be welded with a low heat nickel rod. Had it done, but he was good. Iceman
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-27-2013, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,562
Re: Seat springs
Snyder's knows about seat springs. The old man Snyder got started in business by making seat springs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-24-2013, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 119
Views: 18,418
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2013, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 8,717
Re: I Think I have "lost it" at the age of 71!
That usually happens after the drain pan has been removed and the new oil runs on the ground or shop floor. I saw one guys A several yrs back that never needed oil in the twenty yrs that he had it....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2013, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,278
Re: Model A Engine Cooling
Well I ran my 29 Pk Up with a warmed up B engine, NO fan and a 32 V8 water pump and the rad was a Walker made for pressure. Also this truck was in St.Thomas,VI. with a lot of REAL heat. The engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-18-2013, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,643
Re: Ford Tri Motor Coming To OKC
I had the time of my life back in the late 60s, to have two rides in a Tri Motor at Sandusky, Ohio. After the short ride to a near by Island, the pilot said if I wanted a GOOD ride, come back at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-31-2013, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,904
Re: Black gold, Texas Tea
Yea I met a fellow who said he never added oil to his A in over 20 Yrs. He was right. Some one added a zerk fitting to the block where we would add a fitting to check for oil pressure. So every time...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-24-2013, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 22,640
Re: New Type Oil Pan Gasket Installation
For many years I used heavy grease to hold the gasket in place and a dab of sealant in the corners. If you are dealing with the oil pump get the fitting that holds the pump in place. If you are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2013, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Re: Ford Wrench
Thanks Guys. Its a different wrench then I have seen, for the As. O well someone is looking for this one. Now I know what I have. Iceman
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2013, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Re: Ford Wrench
Sorry the pic I sent did not show. The numbers on the wrench are 01A-17017B Its a box combo and one end looks to be 13/16 so I will still try to post a pic, Iceman
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2013, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Ford Wrench
I found this at a yard sale and I would like to know what it was made for. It looks like it would be used for the main bearing bolts, but not sure. I've never seen one quite like it. Iceman
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2013, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,268
Re: a little overwhelmed
I also found that you need to do something every day, be it large or small. The distributor, the carb, one wheel brake assy. Then do this or something every day or at least 2 -3 things a week. Keeps...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2013, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,435
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2013, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,937
Re: Couldn't Pass It Up
They used the box as a relay when adapting to sealed beam lights, cause the sealed beams use more power then the old bulbs. Generally the wiring was heaver from the relay to the sealed beams, and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2013, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 66,999
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2013, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,177
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2013, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,497
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,632
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2013, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 788
Views: 382,187
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 7,615
Re: How to Fix a Cracked Model B Block?
Years ago I bought a near perfect 40 Buick Super 43000 miles, like new inside and out, but had a 13 in crack in the block. I veed the crack and filled it with JB Weld, sanded and painted it and its...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2013, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 8,458
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-31-2013, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,939
Re: Ring & Pinion advise
I ran my B with a T-5 and 3.54 gears in Florida and she was a hot rod. I could do 75 on interstate 75 and no sweat. Then I moved to St Thomas, VI. (MISTAKE) I was in 1st and 2nd on the mountains....
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