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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-24-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 713
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: pinion gear double cup bearing issue

Thanks everyone. It is not what I wanted to hear, but suspected that a replacement banjo was needed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-23-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 713
Posted By Lee Mitch
pinion gear double cup bearing issue

In preparation for a Mitchell overdrive I removed the torque tube from the banjo and the drive shaft with pinion gear and double cup bearing just fell out of the banjo housing. I'm pretty certain...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Spring Perch install

Thanks guys! I was referring to installing the perches into the axle/bushings. I appreciate the info. on removing the old ones. My perches just fell out, so very worn to say the least. My axle is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By Lee Mitch
Spring Perch install

Hey fellas. I was wondering a couple of things about installing front spring perches in the axle. 1) Is a press required to install perches in the axle? If so, with the shape of the perch, how is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Help with gear ratio when engine/transm. removed

Thanks JW. I examined that thread previously and couldn't find what I needed, specifically my engine and transmission being removed.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Help with gear ratio when engine/transm. removed

John,
Are you saying that 3.78 turns of the driveshaft should be 1 complete revolution of the tire/s? That does make sense.

So that would be equivalent to being in 3rd gear/direct drive I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-29-2023, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 594
Posted By Lee Mitch
Help with gear ratio when engine/transm. removed

I am trying to determine the differential gear ratio and need a little help. My engine and transmission are removed and I was wondering how I could calculate the ratio by watching the driveshaft turn...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,280
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Hagerty Insurance

Gene, yes, they asked, but had no problem that it was a "joy ride." Am I missing something here? They offered to send an adjuster, but I said I preferred to do the leg work myself, knowing local...
Forum: Early V8 01-02-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By Lee Mitch
1939 1/2 ton pickup

SOLD (https://www.ebay.com/itm/324968907156)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-01-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,280
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Hagerty Insurance

I had to make a claim with Hagerty last year. My 4-blade fan came off and nearly destroyed my radiator, cut through wiring harness and did significant body damage to the side panel. They allowed me...
Forum: Early V8 10-24-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By Lee Mitch
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-22-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,040
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Foamy Transmission Oil

Y-Blockhead;
I know this is probably of little use, but I had the exact same thing happen to mine. Foamed something fierce! This was a mostly rebuilt tranny that I did myself and cleaned and dried...
Forum: Early V8 10-11-2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 949
Posted By Lee Mitch
1939 Ford Pickup

1939 Ford Pickup
85 H.P. numbers matching engine/frame.


Very original, mostly stock pickup. I have owned it for 2 years and purchased it from whom I believe is the second owner. He...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-26-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Why won't it start?

Thanks for the suggestions fellas. As often happens, when you sleep on a problem, you wake up with "new eyes."

It just didn't make sense to me, so my first step in the morning was to make sure...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-26-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Why won't it start?

Thank you for your suggestions. Why would I be able to "bump", as I call it, the starter, and move the pickup a few feet if it were bad ring gear teeth? Doesn't that mean the starter/bendix is...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-25-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,393
Posted By Lee Mitch
Why won't it start?

'39 mostly stock pickup. It had a 12V conversion before I bought it. Has started fine since I have owned it (2 yrs) but now won't start. Has a brand new battery. Leads are clean. Starter seems to be...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,200
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Fan came apart!!

I thought it would be interesting to send this photo. I believe this is where it all started, at the hub. I suppose the blade could have come off first causing an imbalance and then the hub broke...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-16-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,200
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Fan came apart!!

Thanks CAS3. Good idea
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,200
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Fan came apart!!

Thanks John. I thought it was modified, but not certain. It was mounted to the front of the alternator on a very small belt pulley. I think that was the problem as it was maybe 2" in diameter,...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,200
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Fan came apart!!

Thanks Jack. I was thinking electric plastic fan too, but ugh that is ugly. I would take it over what happened though.


The radiator got completely trashed. Not salvageable.


No way will I...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 07-15-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,200
Posted By Lee Mitch
Fan came apart!!

First time posting on this side of FB as I am a Model A guy.


I picked up this pretty nice stock '39 pickup a little over a year ago and just got it back on the road. Test drive #2 and the metal...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 11-15-2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,320
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Removed engine; some improvements?

In addition to what the others have suggested, I suggest the following: I had to do this very same thing last year. I had my engine "stitched", which has done very well for nearly 1000 miles. While...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2019, 11:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,488
Posted By Lee Mitch
Re: Asking for a favor

The chatter on my newly, professionally restored engine seemed innocuous to begin with but got progressively worse. I chased all kinds of theories and opinions, mainly dealing with my float a motor...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-02-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,312
Posted By Lee Mitch
clutch/brake shaft help

I was hoping to get a few opinions regarding my very loose clutch/brake shaft. This was a car I recently purchased and noticed the shaft has up to 3/8" end play in all directions. I know that I will...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-17-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,097
Posted By Lee Mitch
A-400 wood

Do any of you have photos of the wood in your A-400? I need photos so that I know what parts to order or recreate. None of the vendors have diagrams/photos. "ClassicWood" has sent me a couple of...
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