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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-14-2024, 05:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 661
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: engine slows when advance timing

You can also put your thumb on the spark plug hole to feel compression as you turn the crank with one of those bent up box wrenches.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 646
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Mid-Atlantic Pre-War Swap Meet, 05/10/2024-05/11/2024, Luray, VA

“Old dudes”? That doesn’t narrow it down much!

I plan to be there.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-09-2024, 04:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A

I see that Nissan is a light pickup. At https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1990,d21+pickup,2.4l+l4,1210958,ignition,distributor,7108

it shows Mitsubishi and Hitachi types, which one is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-07-2024, 04:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,579
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A

Pardon my ignorance, but what is carb advance?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-04-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,446
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Differential vent

I tapped a 1/8"npt hole in the plug in the torque tube and used a pair of brass street elbows to hold the vent vertical. I tried it with a tube, but it was going to be more work to keep the vent...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-03-2024, 08:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,749
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Model A Marine Engine?

Merc sent me higher resolution images:

https://postimg.cc/gallery/wzj0wGM
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 05:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,021
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Revised "Builders Guide"

Thanks!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,749
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Model A Marine Engine?

Can you scan them higher resolution? I can't zoom in to read them without too much blurring.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 05:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,021
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Revised "Builders Guide"

Oil gets flung up through those holes? I'm sure you're right, I just wouldn't have thought it. Are stock blocks affected similarly or do the extra mains have the effect?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 900
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Universal Tires

Makes me think of the line in the song Hot Rod Lincoln, "Tires fair."
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-01-2024, 05:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,021
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Revised "Builders Guide"

Are they baffles for diverting the oil jet?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,021
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Revised "Builders Guide"

I can’t visualize where these go and missed why they are necessary.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-31-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 900
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Universal Tires

Does the front end need more adjustment than you expected?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-30-2024, 06:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,657
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud

It isn't perfectly clear to me, but it seems like the wheel is on the hub and the other lug nuts are off, but the remnant of the old lug nut is holding the wheel on. If that is correct, more...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-28-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,854
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Bearing on King Pins question

Yes, every rolling element bearing that doesn't have an oil supply should be greased.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

Good point, thanks.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-26-2024, 03:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 700
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

Tom Wesenburg told me one time that the dovetail profile was slightly different from the usual router bit profiles but he found one that was right and used it to make a copy of the original...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-23-2024, 04:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,410
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Town Car

Making body stamping dies for such low production amazes me.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-21-2024, 05:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,560
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Safety cage?

Very subtle and it blends in well.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 501
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Timing gear cover

The texture looks like cast iron to me.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 977
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Wire wheel balancing

Some info here:

http://www.durableperformance.net/DIY-Help.html
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 05:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,560
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Safety cage?

Can you post some photos?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-14-2024, 05:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,728
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Synchronized Transmission

Too bad, says sold out: https://transmissionadapters.com/products/model-a-to-ford?rq=yr_ford~lo_model-a-4-cylinder~mk_ford-a4ld
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 740
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: Electric Fuel Shut off

Pardon my ignorance, but what other solenoid valve type is there?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,739
Posted By Bruce of MN
Re: high conpression head ??

This is how I limit advance for my 6:1 head:

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1872892&postcount=23
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