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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2024, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,663
Posted By cederholm
Re: Rear End Gear Ratio--39 Ford

AH HA! That’s a 4 (40), I thought it was a 1 (10) which made no sense at all.

Thank you.
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-27-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,663
Posted By cederholm
Re: Rear End Gear Ratio--39 Ford

Thank you guys. I will be using this behind a 52 8BA that has been mildly hopped up.

How did you decipher it’s 4.44 from those numbers?
Forum: Early V8 (1932-53) 01-26-2024, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,663
Posted By cederholm
Re: Rear End Gear Ratio--39 Ford

Resurfacing a very old thread, can someone explain this on what I believe is a ‘39 transmission.

Thank you.

https://cederholm.nyc/HAMB2024/JAN/IMG_0735.JPG
Forum: Model-A 11-21-2023, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 253
Posted By cederholm
Copper 30/31 radiator for 8 cyl flathead

Custom-made (in the USA) copper & brass model A radiator. Made to mate a Ford flathead 8AB to a 30/31 grill shell.

This has only been used in mock-up. No fluid as even been added. Made in New...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-19-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By cederholm
Re: Stuck valves - advice please

That’s a great idea.Thank you.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By cederholm
Re: Stuck valves - advice please

Interesting. Is it advisable to try to squirt MMO into the spark plug holes at the valves?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By cederholm
Re: Stuck valves - advice please

Thank you, I’ll try it. How do you identify sluggish valves vs stuck valves?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 04-18-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By cederholm
Stuck valves - advice please

After two years in storage my ‘30 is running poorly and if my POS compression test kit is to be believed, #1 & #2 have stuck valves.

Short of pulling the head, is the anything I can do?

…and...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,716
Posted By cederholm
Re: Shifting advice

Very helpful advice all! I got my mojo back! …though I do need to practice downshifting.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,691
Posted By cederholm
Re: Coolant???

Where did you get your radiator?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-29-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,716
Posted By cederholm
Re: Shifting advice

Very helpful advice all. I can already see one mistake I’m making. Waiting too long to shift!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,716
Posted By cederholm
Shifting advice

I’m having a tough time getting in to second when under way. I’m pretty sure it’s user error. I haven’t driven the car in almost three years. Shifts fine in all gears when at a full stop.

Have...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2023, 06:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,006
Posted By cederholm
Re: Backfire! Help! So frustrated!

I have it ironed out. The new float valve was sticking and I needed to open the GAV a bit more. I also think my valves ares sticking a little. Looking for an adapter for my compression tester.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-28-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By cederholm
Re: 1931 Ford Coupe

Good questions for the HAMB. Link in the post above.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,691
Posted By cederholm
Re: Coolant???

Thanks guys, that’s what I thought. Appreciate the feedback.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By cederholm
Re: Spark plug adapter

Thanks all - but does anyone know the size/thread of the hole?
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By cederholm
Re: Spark plug adapter

Good idea - if I had an old sparkplug. I'll keep that in mind.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By cederholm
Spark plug adapter

I need an adapter for my compression tester to fit the larger sparkplug holes. Can any one tell me the specs that I need to look for?

A google search provide the wrong spec and I ended up buying...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-26-2023, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,691
Posted By cederholm
Coolant???

I was reading the installation manual from Vintage Precision's thermostat housing here (http://www.vintageprecision.com/products/thermostat_housing/instruction_manual.html) and they say to not use...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By cederholm
Re: temp and oil pressure gauge

Which gauge is that? Looks great.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-24-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,790
Posted By cederholm
Re: temp and oil pressure gauge

So glad I asked. Really helpful info all. I like that Vintage Precision piece. If it’s American made I’m ordering one!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By cederholm
Re: Backfiring - getting frustrated

Progress!

So I think I have a couple issues, but things are getting better. I had a intermittently stuck float valve which would lean the mixture and cause me to backfire and stall. I also think I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-22-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By cederholm
Re: Backfiring - getting frustrated

Very helpful info all.

Thank you!!
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By cederholm
Re: Backfiring - getting frustrated

Yes, I plan to pull the carb tomorrow and double check all that. Thanks for the advice - and on the MMO.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 01-21-2023, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,701
Posted By cederholm
Re: Backfiring - getting frustrated

I’ve considers that, does the condenser just pull out once the screw is removed?
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