Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2019, 04:13 PM
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Re: Rear backing plate issue
Everything seems to be straight and not bent. I think when you rotate the plate you’ll slightly loose the angle. Looks like I’ll just have the drums turned down a little to not rub 1/16” should be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2019, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,747
Re: Rear backing plate issue
Original 40’s backing plates nothing needed to be knotched nothing is touching the rear of the backing plate. I cut the shock ball off for it to clear. Pictures posted
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2019, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 5
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Rear backing plate issue
I’m in the process of finishing up a juice brake conversion on my 28 ford. I’m having a issue with the rear drums dragging.After further inspection I noticed the backing plates angled out at the top....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2019, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
Re: SnyderÂ’s 6:1 head
Well I’m over it and too many other people have had the same issue. I shouldn’t have to resurface a new head. I would expect that from a swap meet head not a new one. Everything was properly prepped...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2019, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2019, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
Re: Snyder’s 6:1 head
Well it sounds like some are good and some are bad from what I’m reading in posts. I got a bad one if they’ll take it back it’s going back. So I’m out 4 head gaskets 3 blown a 4th to put the original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-17-2019, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
Re: Snyder’s 6:1 head
No the chamber size is 152cc noticeably shallower than a stock head and not heart shaped like the 5.5.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2019, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 12,668
Re: installed a new 6:1 head now a tapping noise
I also just installed a Snyder’s 6:1 and have went through 3 head gaskets in the past two weeks also I am getting the tapping. My engine ran perfect before installing the head. My engine has been...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2019, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2019, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
Re: Snyder’s 6:1 head
I did run a level across it and the block didn’t see anything out of the ordinary but that’s with the naked eye. You shouldn’t have to machine a new head flat. I was going to go with the 5.5.1 but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2019, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,365
Snyder’s 6:1 head
Is anyone running a Snyder’s 6:1 head? I recently put one on my 30A and have had nothing but problems. I’m on my 3rd head gasket and the car runs rough as hell. I’m not new at putting head gaskets on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-08-2018, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,114
Re: Juice brakes master cylinder?
I want to advoid the battery box conversion it is way to expensive and doesn’t come with a master cylinder. I think I’m going to add another arm to the crossshaft and mount the master cylinder on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-06-2018, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,114
Juice brakes master cylinder?
I’m about to go from mechanical to juice brakes. I have everything I need except the master cylinder. Not sure how this is going to work with the factory clutch peddle. I’d rather not use the battery...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2017, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,079
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2017, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,079
Re: Stromberg 97 help
Float level is level with the edge of the top.im pushing about 3lbs. Of fuel pressure pre stromberg tech support. This is not a junk stromberg from China it is a from England. It seems to be starving...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-19-2017, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,079
Stromberg 97 help
So I put a 97 on my 28 Model a. It popps at high rpms at full throttle. Pulled the plugs and there white = lean. This is with the original jetting of 45 main 65 power valve. I’ve tried to up the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2017, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
Re: Generator on the fritz
That’s just a cut out 1 in 1 out.the orange wire you see is coming from the field and is grounded to the generator body. The red is coming from one of the brushes and the white goes to the ignition.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2017, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2017, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
Re: Generator on the fritz
Finally after yelling and cursing at this thing. Putting on pulling it off the car a half a dozen time and tossing it in the trash can 3 times my cheap eBay generator is now charging. New brushes new...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2017, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2017, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
Re: Generator on the fritz
No rivets on this one. Looks like there’s a C clip holding the bearing in. What I thought was going to happen did and I cracked the case. It should still hold the c clip. After I get the bearing off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-05-2017, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
Re: Generator on the fritz
It’s fished out of the trash can again and is going to a someone that rebuilds them. I’m convinced it’s the armature because what else can it be everything else has been replaced. I’d replace the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2017, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
Re: Generator on the fritz
I think that’s the third time it’s been in there. I keep picking it out when I get a different idea of what the problem could be. Luckily it always comes out before trash day.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2017, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-03-2017, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,577
Re: Generator on the fritz
That sounds like it’s testing the fields. It have new fields and brushes. The armature has been cleaned and under cut. I’ve checked brushes #2 and #3 for shorts against the housing and there good....
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