Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 12:52 PM
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Re: valve parts application
can you give me the G.M. Part number, mabe I will get lucky, I have 5 on hand and the guides on hand, I am 3 valves short, I I didn't already have the guides ,retainers and keepers I would opt for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 317
Re: valve parts application
Thanks a lot, I been researching and I was to the point of driving to a vendor and see if they could use the dimensions to identify a crossover application or number , now I can call the parts...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 317
valve parts application
I am trying to use sealed power v1558 valves in my A engine but I only have 5 on hand, I tried to use the sealed power number to buy some more but the warehouses and parts places want an engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2024, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 3
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Re: Balance beads
How well do they work in a bias ply innertube < the tubeless tires have an inner liner that acts as an inner tube but most likely a better material than our tubes of today, anyone have any experience...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-07-2024, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 670
Re: Front Leaf Spring
check out Eaton Detroit Spring co. you may have to wait a little while , but I find them to be a better choice over some of the E bay sellers. they can custom size the spring to suit your needs.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,978
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,978
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I built some using 1980 Honda 1.5 litre distributors , two I left the vac. advance on so the person can set it retarded in order to crank start , then the vac. pulls adv. to Idle setting, on one unit...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2024, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 486
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-13-2024, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 980
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-24-2024, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,082
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-11-2024, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 684
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-17-2023, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 527
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-12-2023, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,059
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,872
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 .
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-01-2023, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,872
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-11-2023, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
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...
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Forum: Model-A
08-29-2023, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 0
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-27-2023, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,049
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-19-2023, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 501
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-18-2023, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 501
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-16-2023, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 766
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2023, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,210
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.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2023, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,034
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...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2023, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 970
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...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-01-2023, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,138
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