Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 03:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-02-2024, 07:46 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Re: Rear spring shackle installation
Success. Just took me a bit of perseverance in tight quarters. I couldn't use Mr Benson's method. I tried but the bottom lip on the spreader bar is lower than the spring end, so it dug into the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 04:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 11:15 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Re: Rear spring shackle installation
Thanks JayJay. I will do as you recommend. I was just getting a little nervous about the tension. Doing it equal in both sides. I took out the shackle that was half way in to free the rear end up...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 10:43 AM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Re: Rear spring shackle installation
I am using the spreader that goes the length of the spring. I guess I am just getting a bit nervous because of the tension and that the rear end is cocked a little. Photo is of the passengers side...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 09:17 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 836
Rear spring shackle installation
Gentlemen:
I am having trouble lining up the spring and perch to insert the rear shackles.
I have the passengers side (right side) almost in but the rear end seems to be cocked at an angle....
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 07:01 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Re: Rear backing plate order of assembly
Thanks JayJay. This was the key element that I needed "Add backing plates using the two rear (short) bolts, loosely tightened" to know first step. Thanks very much for your thoughtful response. ...
|
|
Forum: Early V8
04-13-2024, 09:28 PM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 155
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2024, 08:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 2
Views: 481
Rear backing plate order of assembly
Gents
Please advise the best order of assembly.
I had rear brakes/backing plates rebuilt by Randy Gross - great job and amazingly fast turnaround! Thanks Randy.
So now I have the rear...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2023, 05:08 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2023, 12:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2023, 12:47 PM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
Re: Rear spring perch fix procedure
Brent
Thanks so much for your good advice. Fortunately I do have another axle housing I can use.
I'll get the existing one off first to see how badly it is worn, and if salvageable, use that to...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2023, 10:22 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
Re: Rear spring perch fix procedure
Thanks. For reassembly I do have a rear spring spreader. Thanks, I just didn't want to proceed without checking first if I was overlooking something.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-22-2023, 08:41 AM
|
|
Replies: 9
Views: 1,260
Rear spring perch fix procedure
Gents:
I just powder coated wheels for a 1930 coupe driver that I just picked up locally. So happy to dress up the black plain-Jane coupe! When removing the drivers side wheel, I was horrified...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2023, 01:30 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Re: Timing Gear Replacement
Gents - I used the impact wrench. First try nothing. Second try nothing. Third try the nut spun off, so easily I thought I dreamt it!!!
Thanks for the great advice.
Don
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 03:37 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Re: Timing Gear Replacement
Thanks very much for your advice. I do have an impact wrench and the special socket for the nut. I will try that first before any heat.
Thanks again.
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2023, 03:07 PM
|
|
Replies: 13
Views: 1,461
Timing Gear Replacement
Model A Gurus - I need some advice:
Attempted to remove the timing gear on an engine rebuilt 40 years ago but on the shelf and never installed. Assembled the engine, but saw a small chip on one...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2021, 07:49 PM
|
|
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2021, 07:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Re: Assembly - fan to water pump
Thanks to all for your comments and suggestions. I ground down the pump housing casting where it was a bit oblong. I placed the spacer with Allen set screw between the fan and the casting end to...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-23-2021, 12:07 PM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Re: Assembly - fan to water pump
Thanks Keith, will check the measurements again and if I need to bring it back some, maybe I can use a teflon flat washer that is included with the spacer (which I don't need!). The partition in the...
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2021, 03:58 PM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2021, 12:50 PM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
|
|
Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-20-2021, 12:23 AM
|
|
Replies: 31
Views: 2,865
Re: Assembly - fan to water pump
The impeller is pressed on - that would be a good solution to move the impeller a little bit to gain room on the other fan end. Thanks for all the great advice. I forgot about the importance of the...
|
