Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-10-2024, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 846
Re: New Stipe Camshafts
Thank you Bill. Good to hear from you. Let us know when you get going again.
I was on the list for a cam I don't know if the list still exits but I am still patiently for
a great camshaft.
Dodge
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,693
Re: getting into the Rumble Seat
Every year before COVID we used to go the one of the local living centesr for the elderly
to give rides in our Model A's.
One year there was a 101yr. old Nun that insisted on getting a ride in the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 963
Re: Connecting Rods Hitting Oil Pan Baffle?
When you took the baffle out did you pry it out on either end or did you do the drop the pan on the ground and pop it out?
When they get pry out on the ends it bends the tray and the rods hit,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2024, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,225
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-19-2024, 02:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,502
Re: Stipe Machine/Specialty Motor Cams
I had been corresponding with Stipes since Jan. of 2023 about a camshaft. I was
on the waiting list and had been getting updates from them.
Then all of a sudden they went radio silent in June of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,977
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,977
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I'm using a Rover 4cyl. dist. with vacuum advance. You can get them with points or
electronic ignition. Easy conversion.
Carburetor is one of the new Stromberg 97's with a vacuum port.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,146
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,184
Re: Synchronized Transmission
All the above is good advise. Using the stock transmission the biggest novice driver
problem I see is trying to drive the car like a modern car and and revving the motor
to high going into 2nd...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-12-2024, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 700
Re: Balance
I use a flywheel mandrel and do them on my Stewart Warner crankshaft balancer.
Those suckers are balanced!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,530
Re: Donovan 4 Cylinder
Terry,
There have been a lot of discussion about letting your Block kits run in the F.A.S.T.
hill climbs.
The outcome is this year they are going to be allowed to run for time up the hill,
but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,071
Re: counterbalanced crank welds
Thanks Brent,
I didn't know. It's a great shop and they do great work.
I've been using them for babbitting rods for 30+ years.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-08-2024, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Re: Brass Polish?
I've tried them all and my go to is Never-Dull polish. Very easy and goes along way.
Also if Brass has been sitting a very long time and severely tarnished, I use Lysol
toilet bowl cleaner to get...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Re: Lion Speed Head?
Out of production, You need to see what version it is. The early ones had some issues.
They got better as time went on. The latest ones have a fully machined combustion chamber which will take...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 950
Re: Which Headers
I'm using a Dan Price Header, DAN4BANGER and modifing the collector for low end torque.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
02-21-2024, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 417
Re: 1976 Ford F 250 long bed 2 WD
Yes possible rebuild. Or a rattle can rebuild.
Great Trucks, I have a 1973 and my Brother has a 1975.
My Brother had a 1978 before going the 1975, he put over 400,000 miles on it before it finally...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 953
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,144
Re: Riley ?
With no info, you can figure from $1000 to $5500
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-17-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 761
Re: Closed drive shaft
Ditto on Mac's there are a lot of things that have to be to spec to make it all work.
He will take you thru all of them.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,144
Re: Riley ?
Depends. Original?, early repo, late repo. Two port Four port? And how complete.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,850
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-15-2024, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 718
Re: Spindle dimensions
I think they used an axle with the spindles as a piece of the axle not stock Model T
spindles. I have such an axle if intested. I can measure it and see if it would work.
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
02-15-2024, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,984
Re: Who used to own/build this Speedster?
Nice build. It has a lot of goodies. This should be a great car.
it is built to resemble a 1913 so yes call it a 1913.
I hope you find the builder at some point, but if not it sure looks like a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 02:11 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 8,631
Re: internal engine enamel
I have used Glyptol and Arevoe when requested with great results. The Arevoe is way cheaper and very easy to use. Once it kicks it gives a great finish. On race motors that
are torn down regularly...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-15-2024, 01:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,079
Re: Not even a Ford pulling
When we toured the Ford Plant in 1966 watching them build new Mustangs, we
were on a GMC bus with a Ford logo on the side.......
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