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Forum: Model-A 06-14-2023, 06:32 PM
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Model A Ford library for sale

I've sold my Model A and now would like to sell the books. I have all three of the Les Andrews books, the Rex Reheis A and B carb restoration book, a xerox of rear axle restoration, McCree book on...
Forum: Model-A 04-06-2023, 08:31 AM
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Views: 397
Posted By Hiker
1930 Tudor with Ron Kelly engine

Ford 1930 Model A Tudor. This one is a driver. Older restoration but shows nice. Henry body, nice paint and chrome, good upholstery but shows some wear. Total engine rebuild by Ron Kelly with C/B...
Forum: Model-A 03-25-2023, 07:18 AM
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Views: 501
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Forum: Model-A 03-16-2017, 01:30 PM
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Views: 1,312
Posted By Hiker
Re: Wanted Flywheel Housing

Thanks to all that replied. I found one.
Forum: Model-A 03-14-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,312
Posted By Hiker
Wanted Flywheel Housing

I need a flywheel housing for my engine that is being rebuilt as I type. I have three cracked ones and would like to find a good one, but I understand (by experience) that this is hard to do. Any...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-02-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,794
Posted By Hiker
Re: Getting ready to swap engines

Ah, much better. Now I get it. Thanks guys.

Any suggestions for a replacement rebuilt pressure plate?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-01-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,794
Posted By Hiker
Re: Getting ready to swap engines

Mitch; What do you mean by "slanted spring retainers"? I looked at the picture and can't see it. Thanks.

A question while on the subject; I'm refreshing my spare engine and the pressure plate...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,683
Posted By Hiker
Re: Aftermarket U-Joint Problem?

Fabulous. I can't thank you guys enough.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,683
Posted By Hiker
Re: Aftermarket U-Joint Problem?

I dropped the rear end and took the U-Joint cover off and yep, it was the Snyder repo U Joint rubbing. The cover had gouges in it from the little action it got rolling back and forth in the shop. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-03-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,683
Posted By Hiker
Re: Aftermarket U-Joint Problem?

Thanks for all the responses; I'm having a bit of trouble posting a reply (new to site). I did take great care installing the U Joint washer with nub and did confirm that the tower forks are in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,683
Posted By Hiker
Aftermarket U-Joint Problem?

Newbie to the Ford Barn and looking for some help. I just had my engine rebuilt from a reputable builder and replaced the riveted u-joint with a Snyder repo before installation. I put on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,209
Posted By Hiker
Re: Milling a Snyder's head

Most likely, the casting had not stabilized before it was finish milled for sale. Did you ever buy a set of rotors, only to find they "warped" a few months later? Same thing.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,209
Posted By Hiker
Re: Milling a Snyder's head

Jim; What is your impression (review) of Schwalms?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,209
Posted By Hiker
Re: Milling a Snyder's head

Hello, I'm a first-timer to the Ford Barn. I have a question and this seems to be the thread to put it in; Les Andrews said in Vol II that the Snyder 5.5 head can be milled down ".080 to .125 by a...
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