Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2023, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2023, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,233
Machine Shop
Does anyone know of a reputable machine shop around middle TN that can rebuild a Model A engine? Can travel further if needed.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,417
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Re: 33-34 Bumper Brackets
Ok took some more pictures and measurements. A 1/2 bolt will go through every hole except where outer bumper bolts go. Thats true for both front and rear brackets. Front outer brackets are 24 inches...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-24-2018, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2018, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
33-34 Bumper Brackets
I am looking for clarification on these bumper brackets. They are marked 33 and also 33-34 . They happened to be with a bunch of other stuff I bought at an auction. I do not want to misrepresent or...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2018, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,869
Re: Dual 97s Too Rich!
Nice catch Sal, missed the mixture screws. run them all the way in and back out 1/2-3/4 turn good starting point.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
01-23-2018, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 10,869
Re: Dual 97s Too Rich!
Floats too high, bad needle seats, manual or electric pump? You can pull tops off and watch them.
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Forum: Early V8
01-01-2018, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 802
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Forum: Early V8
01-01-2018, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 498
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Forum: Early V8
12-29-2017, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 498
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Forum: Early V8
12-29-2017, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 802
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-27-2017, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 13,168
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Forum: Early V8
12-27-2017, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 802
Flathead Misc. Ignition parts
Cleaning out garage, dont know if anyone can use this stuff but I don't need it. Looks like a coil and misc distributor parts, also plug wire tubes that have been worked on. $25.00 plus shipping.
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Forum: Early V8
12-27-2017, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 660
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Forum: Early V8
12-27-2017, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 498
36 Car Bumper Brackets
Complete set of car brackets. Cleaning out garage. $125.00 OBO Plus shipping. These brackets were marked 33-34 but after careful measurement and inquires they are deemed to be 36 car brackets....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-05-2017, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,010
A barner passed this week
Mr. Sanborn (Bo) passed earlier this week for those that may have known him but have not heard of his passing. I know his brother Tommy both avid car guys. He is on members list just as Sanborn.
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-06-2017, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,450
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2017, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,449
Re: Any ideas? Still Rich!
Thanks Bruce, I am testing now without air cleaners. I do have the OTB Gear 4150's on there and expensive little dudes. The filter itself is 4x2.5 and the element doesn't seem to be restrictive but...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2017, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,257
Re: never get an answer
I try my best to answer everyone that responds to my inquiries whether I agree or not with their assessment. I appreciate they take the time to answer me. It's always nice to be able to bounce...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2017, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,449
Re: Any ideas? Still Rich!
Thanks Terry, I am thinking someone must be really applying some torque to squash those puppies. I understand the ports being above the plates when closed and you can see that. Once the idle is set...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2017, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,449
Re: Any ideas? Still Rich!
Glenn, I know what you mean. The Holley fuel pump I'm using has a range 1.5-4 psi and you would think you could achieve that number 1.5-2 psi with that regulator. I honestly think it will be fine as...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-03-2017, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,449
Re: Any ideas? Still Rich!
Bored & Stroked, The Stromberg manual says 15/32-17/32 on fuel level. I split the difference at 16/32 or 1/2". Even some of the diagrams show 15/32-1/2". I put some .043's in last night and will run...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-02-2017, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,449
Re: Any ideas? Still Rich!
On the top idle port in the base where should the throttle plates be in relation to the port at idle, above, below, even? Thanks Gary
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