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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,183
Posted By Theo
Is it necessary to resurface head when doing headgasket?

Hey guys. its been a while since Ive been on here. Been pretty much enjoying the car up until a month ago when I blew my headgasket.

Just got around to tearing it apart today and it was definitely...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Re: Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

heres the most current link as well
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-1931-MODEL-aluminum-radiator-stock-4cyl-motor-/151474476231?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item23449514c7
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-16-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Re: Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

thanks guys! Just to verify the one that I ordered was from a company out of Michigan, they make them on site there. I looked into the ones from china but unfortunately they didnt make one for a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,973
Posted By Theo
Re: running hot

I had a similar issue after i put the new engine in my car. Constantly overheating. Thought it was the exhaust leak. Got a new manifold gasket, didnt fix the problem. Then reset my timing, didnt fix...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,724
Posted By Theo
Re: Vibration at 50 mph

i am having the same problem with my car. The mount on my exhaust broke all together. Didnt even think that would cause something like this, ill definitely check this out.

btw i do 55-60 all day...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-11-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Re: Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

Just thought id let everyone know, going on 3 months now and this is working phenominal still. solved all of my overheating issues, car definitely has noticeable increase in performance, and is no...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-10-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Re: Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

Well i drove for the car for about 3 hours straight tonight. not a single problem. Antifreeze has not lost a drop since yesterday. Car is running noticeably cooler and has more power. I also forgot...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-09-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Re: Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

update! Radiator is installed! fit is pretty much perfect, just had to drill holes to line up the grill shell, then drilled holes in the bottom to mount it. Even the braces fit perfectly in the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-01-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Re: Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

I offered $355, which equals out to $400 shipping included. The cheapest brass rad I could find was around $530+ shipping. They wanted $600 to recore my current rad...$250 to hot tank it.

Yeah Im...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-30-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,835
Posted By Theo
Aluminum radiators, anyone have any experience?

So my radiator is shot. My original brass one, had several leaks in it, so I bought another used brass one from a memeber on here, that was recored at one point. That one lasted about 2 years, now it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,316
Posted By Theo
Re: need help with overheating issue!

The head gasket I bought said to not use any sealants, including copper. It said something about it being self sealing, so I just left it alone, torqued it to spec using the proper pattern, then...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,316
Posted By Theo
Re: need help with overheating issue!

okay, so I backflushed everything (managed to get a hold of a sump pump). Pulled out some minor dirt and that was it! I blew everything else out as well, just to be on the safe side. So nothing seems...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,316
Posted By Theo
Re: need help with overheating issue!

That's what I'm thinking. I think I may have missed something somewhere. I do not have access to a sump pump. Could I just blow everything out, refill with water then blow out again?


The motor...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,316
Posted By Theo
need help with overheating issue!

hey there guys, having an issue with overheating on the newer motor I just installed on my model a.

The previous motor I had, had no overheating issue, and is using the same equipment as the...
Forum: Model-A 05-09-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By Theo
Re: Running model a ENGINE

still looking!!
Forum: Model-A 04-08-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By Theo
Forum: Model-A 04-03-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By Theo
Running model a ENGINE

hey guys. My second engine in my model a finally gave out. Looking for a decently priced replacement. Looking for no smoke/knock, minimal oil leak (I know most leak some oil so that's okay). I daily...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-30-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,115
Posted By Theo
Re: Removing king pin from spindle

Thanks for the response. Im not seeing the pin, can you tell me where it is on the axle.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-29-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,115
Posted By Theo
Removing king pin from spindle

Hey guys. broke my spindle the other day. Have everything taken apart, and its ready to come off, but I don't know how to get the kingpin out. Is there any specific way to do this?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,293
Posted By Theo
Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

Thank you all for your help! I will have her back on the road by this weekend then!!!

And Purdy you are right about the tool... kept slipping off. Was a pain in the ass but finally got it off....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,293
Posted By Theo
Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

Ok, update for you guys


After some serious struggle, I finally got the thing off. I used the wood block method, and a 1/2 breaker bar with the special socket attached to it, and a 4 foot long...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,293
Posted By Theo
Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

I didn't have to do that either. Just moved my alternator out of they way, un did all the bolts and now I can access it. I just ordered a socket for it and a new metal gear, so it wont happen again.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,293
Posted By Theo
Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

Pulled the timing cover off tonight.......... Found out that 4 teeth are completely worn out... Gunna need to replace the fiber gear.

How do i get this thing off?!!!!!!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,293
Posted By Theo
Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

Thank you very much! I meant I could not turn the distributor shaft by hand. I have a hand crank, and will try that next. Its hard to line it up though since something up front is out of alignment.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,293
Posted By Theo
Re: Distributor not turning when cranking engine.

I tried to turn the shaft in the engine and it WILL NOT turn by hand. Its almost like its stuck. How do I replace the fiber gear?
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