Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-13-2018, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,858
Re: Head gasket question from a newbie
All gaskets have a specific thickness and a compressed thickness. As long as You still get a good amount of compression in the low spot you should be good.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-30-2018, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,679
Re: Macs - how come
Thanks Tom I'll check them out. My last order was with CW MOSS in California. There catalog was great. I ordered on Friday and parts where at my door Monday. Now they are in my state so that is to be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-28-2018, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,679
Re: Macs - how come
I am new to the A hobby and my biggest complaint with them is they are just slow. Maybe I feel that way because I have building cars for a long time and order a lot of stuff from summit but shipping...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2018, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,565
Re: Replacement Ignition Switch
I had a pop out switch that was no good so I made this. This puts the aftermarket switch into the original hole letting you use the original 3 screws mount. It's still a work in progress but it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-22-2018, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,707
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2018, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,536
Re: 3-D printed hard-to-find parts
I have a 3d printer and use it to make tools and parts all the time. I use viacad from Amazon. It's great tool for prototyping parts and even finish products....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2018, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,153
Re: Help - My A is barely running
Try spraying carb cleaner on your intake gasket and the intake itself while the engine is idling. If you have any leaks the engine will increase in RPM.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2018, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
I have been in the valve cover when I changed out the oil pump drive gear all of the valves move great and there was no sticking valves. When trying to start the motor the oil fill spout cap pops...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2018, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
Prior to my purchase of the car maybe 30-40-50 years. I think my goal to try and get it running as a survivor may be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-13-2018, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
I did not pour any oil in at that time. I did pour oil in prior to trying to rotate the engine over for the first time.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2018, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
I made a simple Press On adapter for a 0 to 100 PSI gauge and tested all four cylinders. Each cylinder has between 25 and 35...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-12-2018, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,468
Re: Fuse block ideas
Painless sells a universal fuse block that has no wire so you can use original styled wire
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
After work I went to a buddy of mine who has a 31 that we just completed a 12v conversation on. His car to has not ran in 30+ years. We completed the wiring and was able to start it for the first...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
So it looks close. I'll check that when I get home but that's a picture I took yesterday.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/edc77eb6280de9fc506ba476f0535a25.jpg
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 01:00 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
I have spark but still nothing with starting fluid other then spitting and sputtering. I have built race cars for over 20 years and this little motor is killing me lol. I have spark, compression and...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-11-2018, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Re: Motor won't run
I don't have a pic of the distributor but is is a normal nu-rex system.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/4747957ab7fb780c063aa14e896c232e.jpg
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-10-2018, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,215
Motor won't run
I have a 1928 sport coupe that I'm trying to get running. I 99.9% sure on the timing 99.9% on the carb I rebuild and I have good compression. I replaced the oil pump drive gear that was extremely...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-27-2018, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,754
Re: Cam / distributor gear back lash?
First off thanks for the help. I was about to pull the motor and throw it in the trash last night. After reading the comments I pulled the valve cover off and pulled the drive gear. The cam looks to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-26-2018, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,754
Cam / distributor gear back lash?
I purchased my first Model A a few weeks ago. So I I am kind of a newbie to the workings of the model A. I am trying to get the motor running. I have installed a new modern points ignition system I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2018, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 25,099
Re: ford barn find
I just picked this up yesterday. car was found in the original ledger at the dealership it was sold. I'm so excited to get it back on the...
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