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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-14-2023, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,127
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Arc grinding brake shoes

I have done the same thing chalk and a hand sanding block works good .
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-11-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By Ed Northrop
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 03-10-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 668
Posted By Ed Northrop
Distributor inner terminal clearance

I have the helmet style distributor I purchased new inner terminals and rotor the recommended clearance per sheet sent in the box should be 3 to 5 thousands. When installed I have 8 to 10 thousand...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-11-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: 29 roadster top

Thanks for the info
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-07-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 798
Posted By Ed Northrop
29 roadster top

does the top on a 29 roadster fold down or is it met to just remove it.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,333
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Tom is back !!!

Still is beautiful country tom.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-19-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,016
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Kwik Poly

Look into the West System. Good product.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Oil Leak

Thanks every one for the information. Patrick I use gasket cement to hold the gaskets in place to. I was not sure how gasket cement could work on the shims. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Oil Leak

I was thinking of the same thing with a dial indicator. Not sure what you mean when you say gasket goop to hold them in place. Would you be referring to applying sealer to the shims. I was planning...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-15-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Oil Leak

I believe I set them at .0015. Weather been nice calling for a fair amount of snow this weekend single digit temps to below 0 next week for temp warm back up following week. I had no leaks before I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-13-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Oil Leak

When you adjust the crankshaft bearings what do you do to prevent oil from leaking out thru the rear main bolts. I had no leaks from the rear main I adjusted the bearings and have a leak at the rear...
Forum: Model-A 10-01-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,246
Posted By Ed Northrop
Forum: Model-A 09-12-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,246
Posted By Ed Northrop
29 Roadster

Selling my 29 Roadster decent car. Dark green with black fenders.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-12-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Front Motor Mount

Thanks for the advise. Bob the second set of springs relate to post 14.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-11-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Front Motor Mount

Not having a luck taking a picture to tight of a area.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-11-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By Ed Northrop
Front Motor Mount

I replaced my front motor mount springs and flat spring steel plate on my 29 and there is a 1/8" space between the engine mount and flat spring plate. I have tried 2 different sets of springs and 2...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-07-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,414
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: What are you doing with your A this winter?

Replacing timing and crank gear along with pulley. Glad I decided to do this as when I went to remove the crank bearing I realized the U-bolts that was holding the axle in place were to short and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-03-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear

A little more information I think the marks on the crank shaft is not from some one turning the engine over. With a closer inspection it looks maybe marks from a sharp chisel trying to raise some...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-03-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear

Picture showing how I pushed the crank gear onto the crankshaft. I heated the gear up with a Bernz O Matic torch using map gas. I held onto the gear with channel locks. The gear slid on quite ways...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear

I figure some past mechanic.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear

Larry thanks for the information I have removed one bolt from each side and have loosen the other engine mount bolt. The engine pivots easy. I have read several times that model a ford springs you...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear

Picture of engine raised up.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear

I have another question about removing the crank gear it looks like I would be able to use a bigger puller if I was to remove the hunk of steel that the hand crank goes through. When I remove the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By Ed Northrop
Changing Timing and Crank Gear

I am installing a new aluminum timing gear and have the matching crank gear. Due to the difficulty involved in removing the crank gear I am wondering if it would be ok to leave the old crank gear....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-20-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,169
Posted By Ed Northrop
Re: cam holder tool

Very nice looks like you are a expert with a die grinder
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