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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 03-04-2013, 09:41 PM
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: spring kit for rad

Yep, that information is in the J/S and states sometime after March 1929 the lower tank was made larger by angling the bottom of the tank. About mid 1929 a recess was put into the rear edge of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,050
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: spring kit for rad

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/Radpad2.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o89/Tom_Wesenberg/RadiatorPad.jpg

My 28 doesn't show the raised mounting area of the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,050
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: spring kit for rad

The springs allow frame flex without putting stress on the radiator.

Do you have the correct style starter bushing and U bolts?

What time period is you car?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-27-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: spring kit for rad

Do you have the radiator pads in place? Mine are about 1/8" to 3/16" thick and fit right under the radiator tabs. Also when Ford started the lower crossmember pads is late 29 they added a 1/4" shim...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 02-26-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 18
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: spring kit for rad

No, the bolt goes in from the bottom up, then the radiator tabs setting on the frame welt (made from various scrap) then the spring on top of the tab, then the castle nut and cotter pin. BTW my...
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