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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-18-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,968
Posted By b ramsey
Re: there goes nice model A gone...

he is talking about a super fake reality tv show, mistaken as reality.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-08-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,172
Posted By b ramsey
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,152
Posted By b ramsey
Re: make engine run. What goes where?

it RUNS! and runs good. made a hose adapter to run water thru it, hooked up coil, borrowed popout thing from another engine and coil wire frome my '71 f250, hooked up a gas can, sucker fired right...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,152
Posted By b ramsey
Re: make engine run. What goes where?

should i fill engine with water first?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,152
Posted By b ramsey
make engine run. What goes where?

I just want to see if this runs. I will connect to small gas tank.
6 volt battery, positive ground.
how does coil wiring get hooked up and connected to distributor?
can it be ran without water for...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,639
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Henry Ford on PBS

no-one ever mentions the hiring of blacks at ford, at positions they could not get, otherwise. I wonder why.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-16-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Pinto with "A" engine ???

I remember seeing that in a magazine in the late 80's when I was a kid. Pretty sure it was a very modified B engine because he could.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,789
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Installing Rear End... Help!!!

and, if using spring liners, the spring wont fit into the crossmember, unless you shave off the outside lip of the liner with a razor blade.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,789
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Installing Rear End... Help!!!

the hardest problem i have with this is getting the spring center bolt into the hole. cant see it. i drilled a hole in the floor to verify if it was in. what do you guys do?
Forum: Model-A 04-01-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,008
Posted By b ramsey
banger engine and stuff

banjo rear end, with stock brakes and wishbones, no driveshaft. unmodified, still has main leaf spring on it. $50
lightened flywheel, v8 clutch and T-O bearing. never used $425
v8 transmission...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,032
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Cleaing out a Model A gas tank

there is space for them them to get back there. getting them all back out is not hard just takes a few minutes of strategic shaking. whatever rust is still there, was sealed with the red-kote. but...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-22-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,032
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Cleaing out a Model A gas tank

i took mine out, poured a box of 100 1/2" nuts in there and some water, after plugging the fuel guage hole. shook it like a madman and then cleaned it all out. then washed the insides with swimming...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-15-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,255
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Bolt kit is not even close?

ive had the same problem with bolt kits from snyders. not long enough. also had some spring center bolts from them. while putting the front spring together, the nut stripped and the whole thing...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-07-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,677
Posted By b ramsey
Re: What was mounted on my FIREWALL?

you answered your own question in the first post. the holes were there to hold the body filler.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-25-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,372
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Big 3 Swap Meet 2012

Went on fri. Picked up a real nice Mac tool chest, and some speed equip for my '41 power-wagon...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-31-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,302
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Patent plate...original ?

the one on my '30 is definately aluminum. cant read a thing on it either.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,586
Posted By b ramsey
Re: The Definitive '39 Trans to Model A Engine Thread.

it is all a bolt in. i didnt do anything for a rear trans mount. for the wishbone mount, you may have to drill and tap a hole for a bolt. pretty painless. i did it, wouldnt do it again, id leave the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,138
Posted By b ramsey
Re: Shipping Wars---have you seen it?

let me guess, theres an idiot, and lots of drama.....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-27-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,798
Posted By b ramsey
Re: over drive system

it shifts witha toggle switch, feels like an automatic trans when it shifts. parts are avail, very common at local yards, i found five of them in one location. and cheaper. thats why.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,798
Posted By b ramsey
Re: over drive system

i have a volvo unit, and think its the greatest thing ever....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By b ramsey
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By b ramsey
Re: pic of vin font?

pg 542 of what service bulletins? is it online somewhere? im not restoring it to anyones judjing standards, just want this to be correct.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,672
Posted By b ramsey
pic of vin font?

anyone have a pic of what the number 1 should look like for 1930? searched and seen it look like a capital I. this confuses me. also, dont worry, im just restamping the numbers to make them readable.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-16-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,075
Posted By b ramsey
Re: shortened pitman arm

you guys are funny. if you shouldnt weld on one, why is it made of steel?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-08-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By b ramsey
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