Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Timing gear cover
Someone before me drilled and tapped the center of the cover and used a screw to keep the aluminum gear from knocking. It worked fine untill the thread stripped. One of the club members had a cover,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 685
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 685
Re: Timing gear cover
That's what I was thinking. I'll try the JB weld first to see how that works out. Thanks for the reply.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-19-2024, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 685
Timing gear cover
I have to repair the timing gear cover on my 1930 Tudor (plugging a hole).Is the metal cast iron or forged steel? This will help me to decide if I should TIG weld it or braze it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-23-2024, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,115
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2023, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,491
Re: Tires
I have a set that I bought from Berts in Colorado. I have been happy with them and they seem to wear well. The diamond tread,similar to the Good Year tires, track better then the Firestones.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-02-2023, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,419
Re: Joe Sivils Tracy Machine
[QUOTE=RW1930A;2252211]Hi All
Does anyone know if Joe Sivils of Turlock Machine is still in business or around? I had him rebuild an engine for me in 2013/2014. I have not checked yet but may...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-29-2023, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,979
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-24-2023, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,271
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2023, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,156
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-14-2023, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,156
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2023, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,666
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2023, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 865
Re: Doors banging
I had the same problem. Replaced all the rubber pads and dovetails. All is good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2023, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 819
Re: Ammeter source
Check with Bert's in Colorado. They might have some originals.
1-800-321-1931
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2023, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,532
Re: Tire Replacement
I put a bottle jack on the tire and and used the back bumper on my truck to basically jack up the truck and broke the tie bead in the process.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2023, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-24-2023, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,037
rear end removal
I'm about ready to remove the rear end in order to replace the ring and pinion gears. I have a Mitchel O.D. installed. Is it possible to remove the rear end from the Mitchel, leaving it attached to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2023, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,588
Re: Water or 50/50 Mix for Summer
After a new rebuild and radiator recore, 50-50 mix has been working fine for the last 8 years. Never runs hot and no more putting up with rust in the system.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2023, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,346
Re: 3-point seat belts in tudor
I put seatbelts in my tudor to basically keep me in the car incase the doors pop open I stay with the car. I think that you are basically on your own when you are involved in a high impact accident...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2023, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-06-2023, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2023, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Re: Rear Motor Mounts
CarlG, The one thing I do have is a alot of patience when it comes to working on the "A". Thanks again guys for your suggestions.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2023, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2023, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Re: Rear Motor Mounts
Thanks for the advice guys. I'll just loosen them up and do one side at a time. We'll see how it goes.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2023, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,470
Rear Motor Mounts
Has anyone replaced the rubber pads to the stock rear motor mounts with engine in car and if so what is the degree of difficulty?
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