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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 310
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question

the original V8 bolts had a shoulder used to center the pressure plate ,a s a slight counterbore effort he threads.
One of the stripped thread strategies I use is to take a bolt with threads all the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-16-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 555
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 1940 Ford Zenith Radio

There is a trimming capacitor for the antenna, it makes the difference between perhaps getting one very close station and getting many even from long distance, usually it is near where the antenna...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 920
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 1932 Ford shock absorbers taking them apart

When building a garage anchors were set in the concrete to bolt a plate that held the shocks to take them apart
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 575
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Need recommendations straight ruler.

https://www.tooldiscounter.com/search?q=straight+edge
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-14-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 847
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Odd Frame Repair?

The spring seat in the front cross member was cracked
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-13-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 646
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Grease in 2-tooth

Just fill with the same oil you use in transmission and rear axle, they will need to be at least topped up before driving, then you can evaluate for problems, there was usually a reason they were...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,497
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Oil leak

How full is the oil, try lowering it to just above add
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-09-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 735
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Relocate battery in ‘35

open both doors and use a pole
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-09-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: rebuild engine

Does the engine number match the car frame number or title?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 05-08-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 766
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Timing gear sheared 12 teeth

Looks like the other areas are mostly chewed through , what condition is the crankshaft gear.
Rough worn crankshaft gear will chew up any timing gear.
Original lifters usually had a hole a pin...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-24-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,740
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Recommended Turning Signal Switch

I like this switch, it it looks like it belongs
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-23-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,274
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: The absolute 'MINIMUM' cylinder wall thickness....

The largest original replacement Ford pistons I have seen are 0.060 oversized
I haven’t done any measurements, how thick is the uncooled cylinder wall area below the water jacket?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-22-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,052
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Distributor Cap Advance Lever Slot

The model B cap superceded the A , it had a more narrow opening that on the inside had the A dimensions and was to be filed when installed on the A
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: valve recession

it depends on how recessed the other valves are and as has be mentioned- the form and width of the seats
I have seen them cut so deep that the mushroom on the valve stem was almost gone and the...
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-10-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 417
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 1936 V8 Deluxe.

th engine number is on the transmission
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,197
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Balancing wire wheels with steel plate welded inside

having imbalanced wheel will allow positioning the tire to minimize balancing needed, possibly without any weight
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-10-2024, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,294
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Leaking gas tank

I soldered mine like it was originally, no leaks so far (50 years)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-06-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,983
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A

you have to be careful with 70s distributors, some have vacuum retard.
some Subaru ones also could be used, all will require modifications to the advance curve
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Is this heater from a 1937 Ford?

looks like a universal heater
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-05-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 609
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: V8 Rear Axle Width

32-34 is the same width as A, the early V8 used the same rear axles as A, later in 32 the banjo was changed to be similar to later banjo’s but is a little more narrow, later gears need some...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-05-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,637
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: V8 Clutch in Model A: Something is not right

get a disc that is the proper thickness, then no modifications are needed
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 04:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,249
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Powder coat VS paint for wheels

If you have powder coated wheels and brake drums they can bond together if the brakes get real hot
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,752
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: Break-in gone wrong!

if you stick the pickup in a pan of oil will the pump pump oil?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 04-02-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: 1936 ford truck rear brake levers

make them , either cored bushing bronze rod and make on lathe for thick bushings or forming flat stock into a bushing and pressing it in then machining to fit.
Ask the places that have NOS parts
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-02-2024, 08:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,975
Posted By Kurt in NJ
Re: How tight should the...

Bob, where in era literature does that specification come from?
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