Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 10:42 AM
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Re: Car Is Shrinking........
Service bulletin 257 for Coupes.
Seat can be moved 1 inch and 5/8ths towards front or rear from "Standard" position.
I moved SEAT BACK to the rear on both upper and lower.
Later I made a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 07:28 AM
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Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
In post #20 see photo
Yes the WIPER port is located at left side of manifold near manifold mounting bolt #4.
Look for the BRASS fitting and copper tubing which has been crimped over and cut...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 09:02 AM
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Re: Fuse blowing
There are different types of breakers:
1. The type 1 which must be manually reset after it trips.
2. The type 2 which resets by its self automatically after it cools down.
Type # 1 is much...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 12:13 PM
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Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Yes the vacuum port for assisted clutch was a large threaded hole found at the front of manifold.
The vacuum unit was mounted on Drivers side (other side of engine) on early B blocks of LHD...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-16-2024, 12:08 PM
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Re: "Special" Intake Manifold?
Looks like a RHD intake where someone cut the stud off the manifold then drilled and tapped hole to install vacuum line.
Normally that is the place where the bell crank for the linkage for spark...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 08:44 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-11-2024, 05:39 AM
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Re: Leaking gas tank
This similar to what we found on my 29 Sport Coupe 15 years ago.
After removing tank from car, striping paint in the area of clamp mounting then cleaning, we found an inch long stress crack near...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 09:16 PM
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Re: Misfire mystery
I agree that there is a stray spark arcing in area of #1 plug.
Look closer while running in dark garage to track down stray spark.
I sometimes see the brass spark plug "wire" where it connects...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2024, 11:06 AM
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Re: A newbie needs help!
Something I learned in the last 60 years dealing with these cars ...
When you visit the DMV, the less that you say, the better off you will be!
Do not volunteer anything.
If you get a newbie...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,032
Re: A newbie needs help!
Looks like it MIGHT be a Zenith Bendix:
Commonly called a Forklift carbureator
https://www.mmtractorparts.com/new-zenith-carburetor-ford-naa-jubilee.html
But Air Maze covers up some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2024, 10:40 AM
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Re: Marco Tahtaras
About POST #29:
Marco's website was closed down a number of years ago.
Edit: As I remember Marco decided to close his website.
Here is a link to an archive website.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 24
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,357
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Oil Pump Shaft
Berts has the A-6600 oil pump rebuild kit.
Bushings, gasket, gear and shaft with gear.
This shaft is turned down to 0.410 from .498 and has been manufactured this way for years that I know of....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 09:37 PM
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Replies: 24
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Re: Oil Pump Shaft
Bill Kenz told me in the 1960s that the increased oil flow was needed to keep the Model B dipper tray full at higher RPM.
It is not about the main bearings.
It is more about keeping Model B rods...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-24-2024, 10:18 PM
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Re: valve clearence , B motor
Also the stock NOS Model B camshaft (un-reground cam) used a unique lifter (lifter is longer and heel is larger in diameter) which if used with the smaller diameter model A lifter will result in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-20-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 23
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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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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-10-2024, 11:27 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2024, 11:59 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-01-2024, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,039
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: 1,224
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2024, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 16
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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
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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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