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Forum: Model A (1928-31) Yesterday, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 417
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Just bought a 31 roadster- Questions 1 at a time

I also vote for sending the harness and fan to the trash. Anyone who is riding around with an "original" 2 bladed fan is playing with a diaster waiting to happen.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

I used 3/4" thick marine plywood for my floorboards. This eliminates cracking without adding reenforcements.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-25-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Holes not lined up on Universal Housing

You have 7 of the 8 fasteners securely installed which makes the clam shell function per design intent. Rather than struggling with making the one misaligned hole accept a bolt I would use the outer...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-20-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Timing gear cover

Go get another cover. Don't waste your time welding, brazing, or yuck puckying with JB Weld. These are all band aids.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By CT Jack
Re: front brake won't retract enough

The arc or outer curvature of the shoes must match the the OD of the drums. Remove the shoes and compare them to the drum. If the shoes are larger they will need to be sanded down until they match...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-19-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,531
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Deep knocking sound

I would check the timing gear. Do the timing gear check using the timing pin or a wood dowel. Remove the timing pin and run engine at idle. Insert the pin end back in hole and lightly press pin...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-18-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?

See How to Restore a Modela Volume 2 Pages 82 & 83.
A 12/24 D-nut is commonly used to hold floorboards.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-17-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 267
Posted By CT Jack
Re: radiator core

Try Maine Radiator, Lewiston, ME. They manufacture alll types of cores. I have one of their's and it appears to be excellent quality made New England USA.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-09-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,189
Posted By CT Jack
Re: LED headlight bulbs

My 31 is equipted exclusively with 6V led lights, including headlights and 3rd brake light. My generator is a stock 6volt generator with a voltage regulator in place of the stock cutout. I buy 6volt...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-08-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,159
Posted By CT Jack
Re: New Radiator Opinions

I own a radiator core made by Maine Radiator Manufacturing in Lewiston, Maine. My local radiator shop removed the upper and lower cans from my old radiator and installed a new core from Maine...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-18-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,412
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Wishbone question

This a guess on my part but just thinking about how the wish bone was fabricated originally.
The wish bone is a weldment consisting of several forged details. The main tubes appear to be rolled and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-06-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 937
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Rod alignment

One of my professors in engineering school told us a story about the meticulus aircraft mechanic aboard an aircraft carrier during WWII. He would paint the tips on prop engine planes white. In order...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-04-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Headlight Wire Terminals

The following instruction is how I connected my lights:
1. The wires exiting the wiring harness to your light should have male bullet ends as received. If not, solder on A-14486 male bullet ends to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-04-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Posted By CT Jack
Re: striping

I used a self employed professional who works on high end dealership and autobody repair cars requiring striping. I gave him my painted gas tank to do the striping on the inside before assembling the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-04-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,457
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Stainless valves problem

Agree with nkaminar. The suggested interference check could indicate the valve length is incorrect. This would cause bending. Your engine is a stock engine I would go with using good quality standard...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,121
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Damaged Babbitt

If you intend to drive your A a few hundred miles a year then patch it. If you plan on driving it a lot more I would go for a rebuild or as suggested a new Burtz. The Babbitt is indicating it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-02-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,613
Posted By CT Jack
Re: drilling on powder coated surface

I agree with some of the posts that vote against using powder coating. It is not a durable coating for your application. It can easily chip and is not successfully repairable with paint.
Forum: Model-A 12-31-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 199
Posted By CT Jack
Tillotson Carburetor

Clean Tillotson Carburetor, no cracks ready for final restoration.
$60 shipping included.533204

533205
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-14-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,440
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Suddenly running rough

You might have a cracked cap where the electrical path for #2 conductor is fractured internally. Also check the gap between the rotor and the cap contacts which should be .020". If there is a large...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-14-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 951
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Grease gun problem

Google "How to load a grease gun". There many You Tube instructional videos showing how this is done.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-11-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,743
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Dipsticks

Y-Blockhead you are probably correct. I forgot about the dippers on the rod ends. This is not a pressurized oil lubrication system. My bad idea.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-10-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,743
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Dipsticks

Something to consider the next time you have your pan off and that is to drill a couple of small holes in each depression in the baffle. This will allow any oil remaining in the baffle to drain back...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,930
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Poll Re Driving Original Model "A"

To the purist: Agreed, there are a few safe roads out there however, there are wacko drivers everywhere. Driving your A without some of the mentioned added non-original safety items simply stated is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-09-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 611
Posted By CT Jack
Re: Powerhouse Genny Charge/Discharge

I agree with suggestions made regarding a good ground to both the frame and engine casting. With the battery fully charged and lights off adjust the 3rd brush until ammeter indicates 0 at idle. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 12-01-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,281
Posted By CT Jack
Re: 6 blade fan

As mentioned in the posts, having a clean radiator and engine block, engine pans and a 2 bladed fan should provide all that is needed to safely run your engine at elevated temperatures. Adding more...
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