Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-19-2024, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 953
Re: Riley ?
Building a Riley 2-port now with help from my engine rebuilder friend on anew Burtz block.
I think Charlie Yapp pegged the heads about 4600 but I would say that somewhere between there and 6k for...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2024, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,635
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2024, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,049
Re: Battlefield Model A Parts in MO
I know Rick Smith over many years who owns battlefield and he’s a good guy. He does travel some and is an old fashioned one man shoe vendor but he gives great service and knows his stuff.
Larry...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 206
Views: 17,029
Re: 47 V8 ignition mystery
Seth , Michael’s are the same. I just installed a set from him on a customer car and they cracked and are very inflexible.
In fact they are all worse than they use to be.
Larry
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
12-25-2023, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,172
Re: Best source for sparkplug wires
I recently installed a set of the brown wires on a customer car. They are terrible in flexibility and yes they crack. If they are the brown wires they are the same from all the suppliers .
I’m very...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-04-2023, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 13,302
Re: Parasitic Drain?
Benson, had this happen on a customer car today. Drain on battery and started looking and got out my meter in series and discovered draw was .667 Amps which was the 30/31 dash light. Turned it off...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2023, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,069
Re: 46-48 frame under Model A??
Why? They are totally different animals. Speaking as a flathead v8 and Model A guy in familiar with both … nothing wrong with a Model A frame and everything fits. The much larger 41- 48 frame would...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2023, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,659
Re: Columbia Rear end? 1936
It makes it a new car. If you can spend the $$ I would do the Columbia without hesitation. Have one in my 40 and have done many. John Connelly at Columbia two speed can guide you. No it’s not cheap...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
11-17-2023, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 557
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-12-2023, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,496
Re: At a lost here
Having poured and line bored engines I agree with Randall and a few others.. it is slag and overflow from when the main were poured and overflowed out of eh molds and stuck in jr block and is now...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-11-2023, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,656
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-30-2023, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 835
Re: Clutch problem
Unless you know for sure you need anew clutch disc you can adjust the fingers in the car without removing engine or trans.
Larry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-09-2023, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,486
Re: Labels inside of new tires
Did I talk to you at Hershey about this. I had the 32 coupe for sale next to Coker. It was an odd occurrence. The Hartford tubes seem thin to me.
Larry Shepard
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2023, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 952
Re: Best video for brakes, overhaul and adjustment
Yes how to stop in a dime video is a superb video resource for a comprehensive brake rebuild .
It takes much more than most folks realize and the cost of a brake rebuild is as costly and significant...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-17-2023, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,255
Re: Zenith Needle/Seat
Bob ,
You are exactly right . There’s no simple answer unfortunately. There may be some including suppliers that disagree but the iron tips don’t always work well. If the don’t hold vacuum my...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-21-2023, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,967
Re: Great MARC meet
Doug
Thanks for the post and yes we had a great time. Vince V and John also went and we had a great time. Sadly the camshaft was froze on the start up and the valve chamber a ball of rust. Crank...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2023, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,967
Re: Great MARC meet
I ran the repair tent … it was busy most of the week. Friday it was nuts! Had a great time.
I gave the distributor seminar Monday and early am 7:00 Tuesday we have a timing session and fireside...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2023, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,931
Re: New gas valve replacement...
I agree it is not just methanol . I’ve replaced many valves doing service work and the repro valves are terrible. Have another one this week that hasn’t been in more than 3 months and it’s not...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2023, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Re: Cutting off Pulley
No problem cutting off a 3 spoke 1 piece. Use a metal saws all blade. Generator off and careful on you blade by the engine mount and do one spoke , then rotate crank nut till another spike is up and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-18-2023, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,631
Re: late 31 cab slant................
Ron, your feet comment made me laugh and chuckle… thanks for the measurement. I think the one in this new one I acquired is more like 8 or more and seems low sitting which is why I asked. just left...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-16-2023, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,631
Re: late 31 cab slant................
Great you struck a deal. They all need something, even the ones usually that you give a ton for. Mine needs blowing apart and restoring which I’ll do but it will be a much easier task and quicker...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2023, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 588
Re: Wanted 1931 late 68C Cabriolet landau irons
I had said to you before I had a set but they are at Steve Beckers, If you want them be patient till I get out there in the spring. If You find them sooner that is fine.
Do you have irons ?
Larry
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2023, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,631
Re: late 31 cab slant................
The landau bar issue is fairly common but correctable with careful work . On unrestored cars there’s usually some issue somewhere. If it’s cowl that’s fixable if at the back a bit more challenging....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2023, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 4,631
Re: late 31 cab slant................
I think the 12,500 is probably A fair price as long as the sheetmetal is good, not patched up and subrail wood is useable. The top and interior can be redone if desired or used as is and enjoyed till...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-22-2023, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,790
Re: Value Of KR Wilson Cylinder Boring Attachment
Show photos so we can see exactly what you have. I’m a krw junkie albeit I don’t have it use the KRW combination machine I pretty much have all the other tools that were produced and have never seen...
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