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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-19-2023, 04:52 AM
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Views: 2,206
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 25
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Posted By panhead_pete
Re: 1933 vs 1934 Crossmembers

Wow thanks all. REALLY appreciate the info. Makes it much easier to understand.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-11-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,206
Posted By panhead_pete
1933 vs 1934 Crossmembers

Looking at going back to stock factory front shocks. Have done some reading here and it mentions 33s went on the inside and 34s on the outside of the frame rails due to differences in the...
Forum: Model-A 09-12-2022, 04:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 424
Posted By panhead_pete
WTB Leakless Water Pump

Hi all
Im looking for a leakless water pump to suit a 30 Model A. By chance does anyone have one they arent using?
Thanks
Pete
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2022, 03:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,974
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Water Pump shaft end play

Cheers Bob will have a look at that and see if I can. Im guessing I can remove the fan with the pump and radiator in place?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-13-2022, 03:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Wanted Model B 4 cyl water pump

Chris do they have a website or any online presence?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-12-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,974
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Water Pump shaft end play

Thanks all. I have fitted a split collar (16mm) and set the end play at .007. Its an interim fix as Im not really comfortable with the collar riding against the pack nut.



Whilst I was doing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,974
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Water Pump shaft end play

Thanks rotorwrench. There is no shake nor leak. Just end play. Obviously I've never done one of these before and hopefully I can source a split collar here to make the job even easier.



Where...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,974
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Water Pump shaft end play

Cheers Fellas. Had thought if Im going that far I should just fit a new leakless pump but reached out to the major vendors and none have stock nor a timeline for getting them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,114
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: New design turn signals for Model A?

I have the logolites and love the buzzer and the way the control is somewhat hidden. Super simple to install too with one wire per signal light. If you could include a buzzer that would be a plus in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-09-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,974
Posted By panhead_pete
Water Pump shaft end play

Hi from Japan


After a several month process I have been able to get my Model A registered here and have been loving driving my 31 Banger powered coupe and went for a nice leasurely drive today...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Rear Mainshaft Seal

Cheers all! So much great info and I really do appreciate all the help.






I think right there is my issue. I filled it to the 'full' mark, wondering at the time why it took more than 4...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Rear Mainshaft Seal

Thanks so much fellas. Quite the relief to learn about that pin and its role. Im kicking myself for not noticing it earlier as have spent quite a bit of time under the car sorting our wiring etc.
...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-15-2022, 05:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,599
Posted By panhead_pete
Rear Mainshaft Seal

Hi all


Need some guidance please. Noticed today two things of concern with my 31 A Coupe. Its got new oil.



1) Oil dripping somewhat profusely from the (drain?) hole at the bottom of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Model A Worm Adjustment Screw

Thanks fellas. I've gone trough the adjustment process as required just wasnt sure I could completly remove that adjuster to refit a lock nut without kicking off a chain reaction. Will do so and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Model A Worm Adjustment Screw

Thanks Fellas. I may be a tad confused. Its the adjustment on top of the box above the filler location. Large hex bolt. In the images I looked at was labeled as 'Worm Adjustment Screw'.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By panhead_pete
Model A Worm Adjustment Screw

Hi Fellas
Been doing my research of how to adjust the steering box on my 30 coupe.



Think I have a handle on it except the worm adjustment screw does not have a lock nut on it.


Just...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Diff only Oil

Thanks very much gents, will order some today.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-06-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,116
Posted By panhead_pete
Diff only Oil

Hoping not to start another oil thread that goes south. I need some oil for the rear end of my coupe. It has a later gearbox so I only need it for the Diff. I do not have access to 600W here in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-04-2022, 03:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,235
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: F150

Not sure what this has to do with Model A's but anything with a wider wheel base than Landcrruiser will fail.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,420
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Lessons Learned from My First Flat Tire

In addition to some great suggestions above We normally keep a small trolley jack and one of those X wheel braces with 4 different ends on it in all our cars. They are cheap and make changing tires...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-03-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,963
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: Same scammer on the prowl.

Fellas here's what I do. Was scammed many years ago for $8K so now super careful.



As other's have stated many of these scams come from wanted ads.



1) Request a live FB chat with the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-30-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By panhead_pete
Replace trunk floor 30 Coupe. 8

My trunk floor needs replacing. The portion in front of the cross member where your feet would go with a rumble seat. To remove it do I just grind off the old riverts? If so, can I get to all the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-27-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,979
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: 35 wires, tires and tubes

For 35 wheels do I need offset or straight valve locations? Im trying to source some here in Japan but am struggling.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-26-2022, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By panhead_pete
Re: 30 Running boards and Splash Aprons

Thanks all, got it done today and learnt a lot in the process. At one stage was thinking I had to lift the whole body but that wasnt the case.



The running boards and splash gaurd were indeed...
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