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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Chickasha Spring Pre War Swap Meet - March 15th & 16th

I usually go to just look and socialize . post your space and I will stop by and say Hi.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-13-2024, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 866
Posted By Fordestes
Re: New cast iron rear drums

I bought some rear Drums from Randy and the price was somewhat less than the other vendors and excellent advice to boot, I learned a better way of swapping them to the hubs as well . Randy is my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,927
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Do rivet nuts work?

I have used them for over 40 years and they do have certain drawbacks , I try and use the riv nuts with the knurled out side perimeter, the knurled type have a considerably better grip, My preference...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-11-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Rear Roller Track Assemblies / Help?

I use a grease needle to lube the original model A grease fittings, the needle can be unsnapped from the modern grease gun and then the gun can be used for the modern Ball type fittings without the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-17-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Desired F150 OD gearset

I am ,I been trying to piece one together, I sent a private message, thanks , D. Estes
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-12-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,895
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Swaging brake drum studs

I use a 20 ton air operated press and it does a great job without heating anything , I would not use heat to swedge or to remove the old studs, that is a recipe for disaster in my book. I use a press...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,722
Posted By Fordestes
Re: wheel studs

I had the same problem with the tool locking on to the studs , I milled a flat at 180 degrees large enough to use a wrench to turn the swedge tool and it released very easy .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-01-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,722
Posted By Fordestes
Re: wheel studs

Wow 80 tons?? I swedge mine with a 20 ton press and a swedge fixture I made to lock the tool in place so I don't need to hold it by hand while operating the press, I use a press with a receiver...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-11-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,607
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Crank Bearing Problem

For me the correct way would to have the block bored to accept insert bearings another would be to have the babbit redone, some have been known to use epoxy to re install the cracked babbit, I have...
Forum: Model-A 08-29-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 341
Posted By Fordestes
1930 model A coupe, Wishbone

I need a good wishbone for my 30 coupe, prefer close to oklahoma city area. Thanks
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-27-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,002
Posted By Fordestes
front spring where to buy ?

I am needing to replace my front spring and perches on my 30 coupe, where can I buy the best quality spring and what are the best spring perches to buy , I see the spring perches listed as U.S.A...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-19-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By Fordestes
Re: U joint how to.

central Oklahoma, I have a v -8 u- joint , and I am installing a T-170 o.d and want a good joint to start with, I was un sure if the bearing did or did not turn inside the housing, all the ones I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-18-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 459
Posted By Fordestes
U joint how to.

Are the u joint trunion bearings supposed to be full floating ? I have two that are different in that respect , one the outer bearing on the housing sides are solid and don't turn, I have another...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-16-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Brake issues

Be sure to address the brake cross shaft bushings and any sloppy brake rod pin holes like the front and rear lever pins eyes etc. just to mention a few, the more slop there is the less efficient the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-11-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,082
Posted By Fordestes
Re: rear hub bearings

Thanks for the info. I didn't know all that , I thinking bout going a different route, I had these N.O,S Bearings on the shelf so I thought I would finally get some use out of them.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-06-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By Fordestes
Re: arching brake shoes,

I just received some info on the question I had about the brake shoe grinder, the shoes are to be ground .030 under the diameter of the drum and a .006/.010 clearance at the heel and toe of the shoes...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-05-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 920
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Rough running Car

I had that happen , I was using an oil filled coil, I had the coil positioned with the tower(coil wire hole )turned downward as I thought it was originally placed, it seem the coil was getting hot...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 08-01-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,096
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Obsolete & classic auto parts wrong pricing issue

The catalog was posted in 2022 from what I seen today , I do competitive buying, I buy a lot from mikes, Berts, C.W Moss, Snyders , third gen. ,sacramento vintage , early ford. all have been great to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-01-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,082
Posted By Fordestes
Re: rear hub bearings

I finally found the wheel bearing races for the hub, Snyders carry them when available , the part number is A-1115-RK2, The Price IS 44.95 EACH. Just thought I would pass this along, Now I am...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-28-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,082
Posted By Fordestes
Re: rear hub bearings

Thanks for the info. those are for the axle housing , I need to sleeve the hubs and I want to use my N.O.S V-8 bearings, It looks like I will have to make the sleeves for the hubs rather than buy the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-26-2023, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,797
Posted By Fordestes
Re: Cracked 'B' head.

I brazed up my stock cyl. head and had it surfaced no problems .the surfacing had to be done with a belt type surfacing machine due to embrittlement after the brazing .
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,082
Posted By Fordestes
Re: rear hub bearings

What bearings and races did you use, I already have some new old stock ford v-8 wheel bearings so I thought I would do the hub sleeves and axle sleeves too. your idea sounds much better. Anyone know...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2023, 11:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By Fordestes
Re: arching brake shoes,

Jim Mason, Thanks for the info. I see where I came up with the .006 heel and toe clearance, I was on the right track but couldnt remember the small details, I am in central okla if anyone needs to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,941
Posted By Fordestes
Re: arching brake shoes,

I am aware of the centering and tapering the ends, it is the fine adjustment I cant remember , I just don't want to screw up my high dollar linings . as I said I remember something about backing off...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-25-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,082
Posted By Fordestes
rear hub bearings

I want to replace the rear wheel bearings in my coupe with the 36/48 bearings , I have some new old stock ford bearings but I can't find the sleeves by themselves to install in the hub , I see the...
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