Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2017, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 3
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Bendix Spring Question
Hello,
I picked up a few Bendix Springs in a box of "Model A" parts and noticed a couple variations. Mainly, some of them turn in an opposite direction. In the attached photo, the spring on the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2017, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 1
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Unusual Model A Water Pump ID
Hello,
Can anyone help me ID this water pump? It appears to have the same basic dimensions as a stock Model A water pump with the same four mounting holes. It has the following exceptions:
- The...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
08-13-2014, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 12
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1949 50 Swinging Eye
I was out visiting an old car friend in Arizona who is into 1940s-50s Buicks/Pontiacs and he has a new (in the box still) headlight fixture that he picked up as part of a parts swap years ago. It was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2014, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,813
Re: 1929 150-A rear axle ratio
Thanks for the replies, but my question was not how to determine the ratio, as that topic has been discussed on this forum previously. Here is my question: What ratio was installed new, at the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-05-2014, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,813
1929 150-A rear axle ratio
Does anyone know what rear axle ration was originally installed on a 150-A station wagon, and where is it documented if you know. Thank you.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-07-2013, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 9
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28 29 Roadster
I looked at a roadster that has all 1929 features (engine number, teacup taillight, radiator shell, etc.) and is titled as a 1929, EXCEPT the only thing I can see that is not 1929 is that it has no...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2013, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,331
Re: Odd Motor Mount Spring
Just checked my 28 Sport Coupe which was restored in the mid 1970s. It has this style of replacement front mount, with the rubber bushings still in place. The hand crank lines up perfect and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-15-2013, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,946
Head Studs
Installing all new head studs.
Q. Should they be (somehow) torqued down into the block and how does one do this?
Q. Should I apply something onto the threads going into the block such as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2013, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,068
Re: "Model A" Cylinder Head
Back to my original post. It resembles a stock head in every way, including the 4.2 combustion chambers (they are not heart-shaped). The only difference I can see from a stock 4.2 head is the raised...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-09-2013, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,068
"Model A" Cylinder Head
I have what aappears to be a stock Model A cylinder head, except it has the raised letters "MODEL A" on it, with no other markings. Was this a Ford-produced head, or does anyone know who made it and...
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