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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 336
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Cast Drums versus Steel Drums

You would want to go through the whole brake system, new linings, centering, arcing, etc. After that, you’ll want to convert your modern car to mechanicals!😉
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 593
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Can’t determine battery ground

That ‘80’s air was pretty good, so I’m not sure about that. :D
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2024, 03:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,884
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP

As I think someone said earlier, use teflon tape, especially with so little thread engagement. Gentle turning of a pipe tap might straighten out some threads and give more engagement.

This might...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,096
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling

Good point! A big benefit to national club membership.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-12-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Zenith jet drill bits.

How finicky do you have to be about hole roundness and precision? Do you need to drill undersize and use a reamer? An .035" reamer from McMaster Carr is $23 plus shipping.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-11-2024, 03:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,096
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Tools/supplies needed while traveling

Regarding A drivers back in the ‘30’s not carrying a lot of spare components, that was costly for the time and there were plenty of independent and Ford garages all over to get you on your way. Not...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-09-2024, 05:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,884
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP

I think a gentle hand with a pipe tap would be okay to straighten out the threads, especially at the entrance. It is different from running a machine thread tap or chaser through a tapped hole.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-08-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Cut-out switch rebuilding

Also @ndnchf in Virginia.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,884
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Rear Diff Plug HELP

I vote no on easy outs, if they break, the job gets 10X worse. If you can weld, go that way. Chase the threads with grease in the flutes of the tap to keep chips out of the diff. I use Teflon tape on...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-05-2024, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 787
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Adjusting timing

Same here, but I still need to make sure it is on the compression stroke.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-04-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,849
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Move A By Yourself

Quick, apply for a subsidy!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2024, 04:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 407
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: AA Hub cap tool?

Could you use smooth jaw channel lock pliers?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-29-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,168
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: 1931 model a engine

Yes, the power increase is very apparent.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 865
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: how to repair top casting on sidebowl carburetor???

When I took a night school welding class in 1977 or so, the instructor said to use "machinable nickel rod" for cast iron.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 04:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By Bruce of MN
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-24-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: installing grease baffle on front wheels Model AA truck

Is the rolled outer lip of the baffle at the tip of the arrow?

https://i.postimg.cc/tJGR1f56/AA-Hub.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 519
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: installing grease baffle on front wheels Model AA truck

I've only seen car hubs, but is the AA setup much different from this?


https://i.postimg.cc/52tWdm9B/Grease-Ring.png (https://postimages.org/)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options

There have been other threads here that have more detail.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,168
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: 1931 model a engine

When you reinstall, use a graphite gasket and follow the torquing directions carefully.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,455
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Dropping the oil pan

Speaking for myself, I would strongly consider pulling the engine so that I could check the crank shims with the motor on the stand and do a better job than on my back underneath.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2024, 03:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By Bruce of MN
GAZ Goodies

Found this by accident:

https://oldtimergarage.eu/gb/239-gaz-69
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: "New Engine" Balancing"

I knew there was at least one other normal guy in the hobby! :D:D
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 07:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,455
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Dropping the oil pan

That tool is easy to make from a brass pipe plug, if you like making your own tools.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 991
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options

With at least the 6:1 head, you need to manipulate the spark advance lever more to suit the engine’s needs. Also maximum advance is less. I have gotten used to it and it is as comfortable as double...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2024, 03:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,455
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Dropping the oil pan

I made the same, but then my challenge is remembering that I have them.:eek:
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