Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2024, 10:51 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2024, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 354
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-23-2024, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 337
Re: KR Wilson Tools - Original Color
I'm no expert, but I own a fair amount of KRW tools that were one owner away from the KRW dealer in Oakland, Ca when I found them almost 40 years ago. The majority of the tools have original paint...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-22-2024, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 943
Re: Rear main options
Jim is correct- that bearing looks just fine. yea, its cracked but many are because with the later cast iron rear main caps, oil gets between the babbitt and the cap and causes fatigue cracks like...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 657
Re: Babbit replacement
i would melt the babbit out of some old rods before using regular solder of any kind for a bearing repair.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 814
Re: "New Engine" Balancing"
"As a once well known balancing guru said “any balancing done beyond ISO specs is just pure entertainment” ".
yea, but its still fun to see how close you can get things past the spec! When you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 486
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 912
Re: valve parts application
Just be aware those were never inexpensive valves. I have some and they were about $15.00 each at least 10 years ago.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-15-2024, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 912
Re: valve parts application
Eh- hopefully just a really out of focus picture!!! kinda looks like there might be a keeper groove at the end.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-14-2024, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 912
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-11-2024, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 390
Re: Transmission Question
Be aware you cannot tow a T any distance with the Ford trans in "neutral". Very short distances are ok, but do not tow it on a highway or any long distance. IF the TT has an aux transmission and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 585
Re: Tight crank gear
Your gear bore should be somewhere in the neighborhood of 1.3745"
Heating the gear is good advice. A CI gear may not change color enough to help you here. Welding supplies sell temperature...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 964
Re: Winfield Model M updraft carb
Here is the more common Model M inlet silencer. This one is turned 90 degrees as the carb in this case is mounted with the throttle shaft parallel to the crankshaft. I believe the air inlets shown...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 01:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 964
Re: Winfield Model M updraft carb
Regarding the silencers for the Model M carbs, they do show up on ebay from time to time, so keep an eye out there. You really need one , as the choke butterfly is part of the silencer. Be aware...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 964
Re: Winfield Model M updraft carb
The Model M Winfields were offered in 3 sizes, MA, MB and MC, with the MA being the smallest and usually used on T engines etc. Your MB is a good size for a stock or slightly warmed up A engine. ...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2024, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,889
Re: Timing gears
Celeron was a process/material developed by General Electric where canvas or linnen fabric was impregnated with phenolic resin. These 'prepegs" could be compression molded around a metal hub and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2024, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 831
Re: what is this? mag drive?
All vintage 4 cyl automotive magnetos- Bosch, Eiseman, Dixie, Splitdorff,Bendix, etc, with the exception of Wycos, run at crankshaft speed. These magnetos have a 2:1 reduction gear set built into...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2024, 01:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 831
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-16-2024, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
03-16-2024, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,233
Re: Brass Polish?
Simichrome all the way- tried Never-Dull and it was not what I expected. Simichrome took 1/4 the effort and in half the time - sorry Dodge.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,504
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2024, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,606
Re: Donovan 4 Cylinder
Donovan is no longer offering the D block for sale as far as I'm aware. The block will accept any Model A/B flathead or Overhead valve head made for an A or B block as the cylinder spacing and head...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 937
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 386
Re: 28 roadster seat frame and riser
You should probably give Brookville a call. Snyders makes seat springs as part of their regular business, but i'm not sure about them being the manufacturer of seat risers.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-25-2024, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 1,981
Re: Rotor position at TDC
Easy way to find your compression stroke is to just put a finger over the spark plug hole while you are cranking the engine over and when you feel pressure increasing, you're there. Now look in the...
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