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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-05-2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Re: Babbitus fragmentus!

UPDATE

Expert friend Bob did a motor rebuild with full inserts and the motor is installed. Have about 15 miles on the motor now, and its a champ!

I have a slow oil drip only while the motor...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-26-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Re: Babbitus fragmentus!

Correct!

Definitely not original babbitt. The further we tear this motor down, the more obvious it is that it has been redone in its past. The original owner is deceased, so we cannot consult...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-25-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Re: Go ahead and give this thread a one-star rating. Babbitus fragmentus!

Chris / Ron- Here is a shot of the crank at the center bearing with the cap off and the rear. The front cap isn't off yet. I peeled the shims off since it looks like a total do-over anyway. Zero...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Re: Go ahead and give this thread a one-star rating. Babbitus fragmentus!

Hardtimes- There is just over 68K on the odometer. However, after tearing the engine down fully, my expert friend Bob and I have come to the conclusion that someone has worked on this motor, it is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Re: Go ahead and give this thread a one-star rating. Babbitus fragmentus!

Hi H.L.

I don't know. However, the motor was so smooth, quiet (couldn't tell it was running when at idle) and was so strong, I never checked them myself. Now that the motor is out and on the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Re: Go ahead and give this thread a one-star rating. Babbitus fragmentus!

I didn't post this to complain, just to show what can happen, and how quickly it can happen.

I was going about 45 mph, as usual. This is an original car (original paint, interior, etc.) and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,459
Posted By P.S.
Babbitus fragmentus!

The all original 29 Fordor was running super sweet. On the way home from the club breakfast last weekend, it suddenly developed a vibration that got worse very quickly (it normally is as smooth as a...
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