Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-13-2024, 01:55 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2024, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,429
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 11:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 521
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 28
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 972
Re: Lion Speed Head?
John,
1. Thanks for info about sharp edges. That explains why changing them made only some difference, if any.
2. About the sparkplug threads, we found that problem after I sold the head and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 972
Re: Lion Speed Head?
I bought a NEW Lion Head III (version 1, Not Lion Head III version A) when they first came out.
My experience was similar to post #8.
Good low end torque but would fall flat at higher speed....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,113
Re: Blowing Starter Safety Fuse Help Please
Here is photo of what Gary WA is referring to>>>
Square part keeps washer in place and prevents shorts to the case cover.
Square part also centers the cover so the screw does not short on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2024, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2024, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 49
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Re: Model A cam ground to "B" profile
My 2002 Toyota Highlander uses engine oil pressure controlled by the computer to vary the valve timing of the DOHC camshafts.
Gives you the "low end grunt" of one valve timing profile AND the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-17-2024, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 10:36 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,597
Re: Stuck valve?
I would use caution in selecting the Loctite product solely on the fact that it is green colored!
1. There is the Loctite 680 mentioned in post 17 which is green.
2. There is also a green...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,142
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2024, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,848
Re: Downhill, Deceleration Vibration
There is a known problem with those UJoints:
I do not know if this causes your problem but U Joint is wrong shape and size to work in a Model A clamshell.
Here is what BAAP said on the internet...
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Forum: The Test Forum
01-31-2024, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 11
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Re: Hydro supercharger
In the 60's companies like JC Whitney, Warshawsky and Rick 's (Rick Packs) sold similar devices that claimed 15 to 25% more power, more gasoline mileage and etc.
Sears, Wards, and Western Auto...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2024, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 654
Re: #6/9 stamp
Quote from Judging standards page 1-2 revised 2011:
"The style of numerals was changed in Feburary 1931, altering the shapes of the 1, 6, and 9."
"Old style before March 1931."
"New style...
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Forum: The Test Forum
01-17-2024, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 1
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test large photo that can be zoomed
testing ... _ ..._
No zoom BUT Ford Barn coverts a 4 megabyte file to a smaller format.
Good to know that I do not have to use EZ Thumbnails to make large files fit on the postings!
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,693
Re: Question about using Brumfield head
Keith,
Is this a photo of B carb setup that you are referring to?
I ran a few this way in the past.
I did not come up with the idea either.
I think Bill Kenz RIP or Paul Garrigan RIP...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-16-2024, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,693
Re: Question about using Brumfield head
Yes several vendors that I have seen are carrying such bolts.
In 1963 we also turned down bolts to solve the problem when fitting B carbureators.
In high school one guy (I will not name names...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2024, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 2,693
Re: Question about using Brumfield head
I was told that Larry's head is based the original (5.2 to 1) "Police head" (the one with the Large B on the top of the casting) which Ford came out with in 1930.
The "heart shaped" chambers on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-07-2024, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 955
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2024, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2024, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,395
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-03-2024, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,395
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