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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,210
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off

In a car with an indented firewall you don't have that option. Not to mention they fit a ¼" gas line.

BTW, the new ball valve shut off valves that Snyder's has work great. Finally someone improved...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 105
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Leak on top of carb...

How much play is in your throttle shaft?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Today, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 139
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Adjusting Brake Rods

One thing I notice when these discussions come up is no one mentions the first thing I do is check the adjustment of the brake pedal to cross cross shaft adjustment to ensure the cross shaft levers...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: snap on door arm rest for 1931 roadster

I can see them not installing the snaps to ensure there is not a mismatch with the position of your current snaps.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: how to repair top casting on sidebowl carburetor???

McMaster-Carr has cast iron welding rod with high nickel content.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: 5/24 A of the day photo

Appears to have sealed beam headlights also.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 595
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Nothing Seems to Fit!

They weren't dealing with offshore repro parts on the assembly line either...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

I have watched this video before and it has a lot of good info. One thing I noticed just now while watching it again, I believe he installed the axle key back-wards and upside down. The taper should...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

Give Steve at Bert's a call. He should be able to supply you with everything you need for your parking brake.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 694
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: How to break off the MOUNTING flange on carb casting

One of the reasons I started using studs. Also makes installation easier.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 456
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Installing New Brake Rods on 31 Cabriolet as part of total restoration

Don't forget to install the "anti-rattlers" on the brake rods.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 03:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 899
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Squeal that I can’t pinpoint

As strange as that sound, the same happened to me. I tightened the nut on the front mount and it noise went away...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,987
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: European Classic tires

European Classic tires are not radials.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,224
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Dropping the oil pan

You are correct, it would not effect the timing to remove the oil pump
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-20-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 732
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Gas r up

The highest price gas around here is right around the Chevron Refinery. One reason is probably due to the close proximity to LAX.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,252
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Simmons Carburetor

Purdy Swoft passed a few years ago. Those pictures were posted ~12 years ago.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-19-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,987
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: European Classic tires

IF you decide to go with America Classic Radials, ensure you inspect the inside of the tire for inspection stickers. They WILL cut your tubes.

Inspection Sticker inside tire...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Radius Rod Mount Identification

That appears to be the aftermarket rubber ball set-up. The original type is sheet metal.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Pumping gas

Great job for a teenager, especially in the summer when all the girls where headed to the beach. Washing windshields was my favorite part. (pervert...)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,114
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

20 inHg is good, If your Idle Mixture Screw is 3 turns out, you may have a vacuum leak somewhere. A lot of good suggestions where to look in previous posts.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-18-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,114
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

You need to read the inch of merury scale (inner scale on your gauge). You have ~20 inHg.

A vacuum guge is a handy diagnostic tool.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-17-2024, 08:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,114
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Idle Mixture Screw

You don't mention what carburetor you have. A Marvel is the opposite of a Zenith. The idle mixture screw adjusts the amont of gas at idle on a Marvel so turning it CCW will enrichen the mixture.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2024, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 590
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: leg room 30 roadster

Here ya go... Looks pretty close to what you have.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53724945732_055e579161_b.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-16-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: Model B Block Boss on side of block

It never seises to amaze me how much info is on Vince Falter's Ford Garage site. Thanks, Vince.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2024, 06:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,480
Posted By Y-Blockhead
Re: How many miles should spark plugs last?

Good choice. I have been running W-18 Champions (518) for years.
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