Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2016, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Re: King Pin "K"
Interesting discussion.... years ago I tried to talk Moog into producing proper king pin pinch bolts....they agreed with me that the design is improper but would not manufacture proper pins.... ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2016, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,759
Re: Cracked Piston
Using starting fluid can crack a piston or water will do it too.... what has happened is that at one time too much pressure was developed....in the ole days we used a fine spray of water to decarbon...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-07-2016, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,012
Re: crap in a 59 block
Sleeves are great ! they are made out of cast iron and if installed properly they are as good as a new cylinder... there is no problem with heat conduction as the sleeves are installed really...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2016, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,679
Re: Color of my Engine
But what is all that slop coming out of the head gasket ? time to put in some block sealer.....
Joel
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2016, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,896
Re: disc brake conversion
Anyone have an idea where I can locate some rear servo style backing plates ? or better yet, an idea of what servo brakes would work in the rear with a parking brake??
Joel
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2016, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,701
Re: 16 inch wheel owners?
The Toyota RAV-4 electric has 16" tires with really tall sidewalls ...and not super wide tread...radial and not too expensive... almost a balloon tire look..handles great and makes no tire...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2016, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,015
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2016, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,896
Re: disc brake conversion
Sure it will work on your 46 coupe...but that does not have Model A wires...and the rim on your 46 is almost flat...the A has a huge setback in the rim...
Joel
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2016, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,896
Re: disc brake conversion
I have had disk brakes on my roadster for years....with no vacuum assist..and I would not want one...it stops easy and quickly...works fine...there are some tricks though...
The kits most places...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2016, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,015
Strange jet on bottom of B carburetor
I have a B carburetor and it has a strange jet on the bottom of the lower bowl.... it has a brass fitting with a needle style adjustable jet sticking thru it...... any ideas as to what it is for...
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Forum: Model-A
10-17-2014, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
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Forum: Model-A
10-16-2014, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
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Forum: Model-A
10-11-2014, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
Reduced price $600
I guess as I don't want to ship these wheels and tires I need to reduce the price.... I just don't have a clue how to ship them or I would...
New price is $600... I would think this is a fair...
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Forum: Model-A
10-08-2014, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,586
4 New Firestone WW tires,tubes,wheels.
I have 4 new Firestone White Wall 21" tires, mounted with liners and fresh tubes mounted on painted wheels with hubcaps... 2 of the wheels have welded cracks, 2 are fine... These tires have less...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2014, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
Re: How to keep the windshield from flying up
Yes you must have eye protection...I have a aviators leather helmet and goggles that I wear....really gives you the sports car feel.
I also keep several pictures of cars being driven with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2014, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,920
Re: My recently purchased Roadster
I always use new exhaust valves when I do an engine, intake valves run much cooler but you need all the margin you can get with exhaust valves. I really do recommend the Fel-Pro brand of head...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-03-2014, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
How to keep the windshield from flying up
Roadster problem..... I have a 1930 roadster that I like to drive with the windshield in the down position.... but at about 35mph. the wind gets under the windshield and blows it back into the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,616
Re: 1931 Fuel octane levels
The black car in the picture actually is diesel powered.. (Opel diesel) 65hp and sounds almost stock....lots of fun when you are in the gas station and someone runs over to tell you that you will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 20,616
Re: 1931 Fuel octane levels
Good question, my car likes the lowest garbage I can find .....never premimum...
I once tried keroscene and it would run on it...would not start using it but once is was running and warmed up it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-16-2013, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,513
Re: starter switch
Could be that the body is mounted to high or to low on the frame.... but those switches have lots of play on the switch side so it would have to be way to high or way to low.... there is a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2013, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,430
Re: Does anyone fold their windshield down?
In California it is against the law for a jeep to drive on the road with the windshield down as it was never designed to do that....but the model A was designed to be driven on the road with the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2013, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,840
Re: Pinto motor mounts
The kits were made by Hudson Wagon Works and included motor mounts and a special bell housing so the 2000cc pinto would bolt in....the idea was good but the Pinto did not have enough torque...and was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-02-2013, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,768
Re: Which radiator (Bergs or Brassworks)?
Hi Neil
I have several Brassworks radiators and they are real quality, plus they are close to us..
San Luis Obispo
I have never seen a Bergs but from what all say it is a good one too...both high...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2013, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,947
Re: Helicoil problem
I had one like that picture come into my shop last week....a good slap with my hammer straightened it up fine.... although I would not do that with Grade 8 head studs...most studs are Grade 5 and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2013, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 9,419
Re: Who's had their A the longest
I bought my roadster when I was in High School 1963....still driving it and loving it.
Bought it for $175 .....They had taken the engine out so I only paid them $100 for it...they never gave me the...
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