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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 12:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,193
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Pressurized center main bearing?

If anyone's interested, I called Ron's and they said the kits are available for general purchase for $45 plus shipping.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 12:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 717
Posted By alexiskai
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion

Do you carry two spares then? Front and back?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 717
Posted By alexiskai
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion

You've been carrying the torch for the 5.25s for years. Has anyone else on FB ever tried it? Seems like a lonely crusade.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By alexiskai
Re: RIP John Phillips Model A Garage

I hope the site stays up. It provided a Google-indexed copy of the service bulletins, as well as other basic information. I was surprised it never got hit with a copyright claim, but glad it didn't.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,193
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Pressurized center main bearing?

I just talked to Beth and she says the center main kit is discontinued.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,334
Posted By alexiskai
Re: 2024 Chickasha pre-war Swap Meet

What was your economics education?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,164
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires

The main problem with global commerce right now is you've got the Houthis targeting traffic going through the Suez canal, and drought in Panama causing long traffic jams at that canal. So anything...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,164
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Radial Or Bias Ply Tires

They're probably on a container ship getting shot at by Yemeni insurgents.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,334
Posted By alexiskai
Re: 2024 Chickasha pre-war Swap Meet

If you work at a bank and you're not seeing people taking out loans like they used to, that's downstream of higher interest rates – which were instituted to put the brakes on an economy that was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,163
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Cheap Gas

In the 1940s, chop suey typically cost 65-85˘ depending on where you were. I haven't seen any menus from prior to that.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,163
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Cheap Gas

The tax is high as a percentage of the total, but think about the great ROI people were getting on it. At the time, most roads in the US were still being paved for the first time, and the gas tax...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 503
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Vulcan 1 cylinder head

Definitely looks "inspired by" the Winfield heads, down to the plug location and (eyeballing it) being threaded for 14mm plugs.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,080
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Value of an Un-Restored Model A Engine

I'm helping to disperse the collection of a friend who passed away recently. He has at least four multi-disc clutch stacks we're looking to sell. Also a wide array of 28/29 body components, shift...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,209
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Model B engine advantages?

The availability of the Burtz engine has almost killed the market for used engine blocks. Everyone's standards got a lot higher in a short period of time, particularly in overseas regions where used...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-10-2024, 11:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,266
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Cash Value/Sale History of Red Grow's "Betsy"?

You owe tax on the fair market value. You can have the car appraised, or you can document sales of other "similar" cars. As long as your stated value doesn't raise any red flags and if you can show...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 383
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Replace rear motor mounts

What are the two points you’re using to brace against?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2024, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 920
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Why a fabric roof?

Difficulty fabricating a steel roof that would meet the requirements (cost, shape,reliability, noise, etc).
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 973
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Klein Tools

The trick is holding the clamp stationary. If you can get it into position, zero it, and then turn the load on without moving it, the reading is accurate in my experience. If you’re just snapping it...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-02-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 973
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Klein Tools

For a few dollars more you could get a Kaiweets HT208D, which has more features, such as indirect DC amperage, and higher current tolerance.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Distributor spark plug connectors

I would use the Snyder's bronze set (or anyone else's bronze set):
https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/product.htm?pid=976368

The OEM connectors were bronze, not brass. Bronze is a little...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-22-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Frame Spreader

Dave Delmue says he'll probably do a run of them sometime this year. Otherwise you're out of luck unless you can find one for sale used, borrow, or fabricate.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-19-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 486
Posted By alexiskai
Re: ID this pulley?

There's a version of the two-piece pulley where the pulley threads onto the keyed part using LHT, is that what you're seeing?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Holley 81 v8 60 carbs

The Holley 92 Venturi size is 0.875 and it flows 142 CFM. The stock jets are .043. For power valves I've heard 7.5 as stock, but also folks have mentioned using 6.5, 5.5, and 4.5. This is all...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,015
Posted By alexiskai
Re: Distributor Locking Screw, HELP!

The distributor hold-down screw is 3/8"-24 (UNF). Shouldn't be tapered.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-16-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By alexiskai
Re: horn wiring. '31

Worth noting, if anyone is reading this and trying to troubleshoot low voltage at the horn: to diagnose which segment of the wiring has high resistance, you must do your voltmeter check or relay test...
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