Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-14-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-11-2023, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 714
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
03-10-2023, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 714
Distributor inner terminal clearance
I have the helmet style distributor I purchased new inner terminals and rotor the recommended clearance per sheet sent in the box should be 3 to 5 thousands. When installed I have 8 to 10 thousand...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-11-2021, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 828
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2021, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 828
29 roadster top
does the top on a 29 roadster fold down or is it met to just remove it.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2019, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,407
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-19-2019, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,066
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2019, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Re: Oil Leak
Thanks every one for the information. Patrick I use gasket cement to hold the gaskets in place to. I was not sure how gasket cement could work on the shims. Thanks
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2019, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Re: Oil Leak
I was thinking of the same thing with a dial indicator. Not sure what you mean when you say gasket goop to hold them in place. Would you be referring to applying sealer to the shims. I was planning...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2019, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Re: Oil Leak
I believe I set them at .0015. Weather been nice calling for a fair amount of snow this weekend single digit temps to below 0 next week for temp warm back up following week. I had no leaks before I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2019, 06:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,123
Oil Leak
When you adjust the crankshaft bearings what do you do to prevent oil from leaking out thru the rear main bolts. I had no leaks from the rear main I adjusted the bearings and have a leak at the rear...
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Forum: Model-A
10-01-2018, 07:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,272
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Forum: Model-A
09-12-2018, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,272
29 Roadster
Selling my 29 Roadster decent car. Dark green with black fenders.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2018, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,917
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2018, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,917
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2018, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,917
Front Motor Mount
I replaced my front motor mount springs and flat spring steel plate on my 29 and there is a 1/8" space between the engine mount and flat spring plate. I have tried 2 different sets of springs and 2...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2018, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 5,448
Re: What are you doing with your A this winter?
Replacing timing and crank gear along with pulley. Glad I decided to do this as when I went to remove the crank bearing I realized the U-bolts that was holding the axle in place were to short and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2018, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear
A little more information I think the marks on the crank shaft is not from some one turning the engine over. With a closer inspection it looks maybe marks from a sharp chisel trying to raise some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-03-2018, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear
Picture showing how I pushed the crank gear onto the crankshaft. I heated the gear up with a Bernz O Matic torch using map gas. I held onto the gear with channel locks. The gear slid on quite ways...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2018, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2018, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear
Larry thanks for the information I have removed one bolt from each side and have loosen the other engine mount bolt. The engine pivots easy. I have read several times that model a ford springs you...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2018, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2018, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
Re: Changing Timing and Crank Gear
I have another question about removing the crank gear it looks like I would be able to use a bigger puller if I was to remove the hunk of steel that the hand crank goes through. When I remove the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2018, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,105
Changing Timing and Crank Gear
I am installing a new aluminum timing gear and have the matching crank gear. Due to the difficulty involved in removing the crank gear I am wondering if it would be ok to leave the old crank gear....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2018, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,199
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