Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2024, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 13
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Re: Best Electric Fuel Pump?
Try an Airtex E8902. It's 6 volt 30GPH delivered at 2.5 -4.5 psi, which will work with the Stromberg or Holley downdrafts without a regulator. If you want a regulator to make certain of your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-10-2023, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,909
Re: Cluster bearing solution?
According to Van Pelt's book the cluster gears used with loose rollers have a smaller ID than the earlier versions that use the caged roller bearings.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-02-2023, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 890
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-14-2023, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 701
Re: 28-29 RPU Door Sill
On the roadster sill plates all four holes are equadistant from the raised rib that follows the outer edge of the sill plate. On the open cab pickup sill plates the two rear holes are offset about...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2023, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,016
Re: Lowering model A
I used a Fastenal steel spacer washer with an A wishbone and '36 axle; 0.250 thick; 0.636 ID /1.25 OD; PN33585. Price in 2018 was 2.49 each. I mounted mine between the bottom of the axle and the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2023, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,472
Re: clam shell interchangeability
If you are using the split, two-piece cross shaft from late 1928 I would strongly recommend that you change to the one-piece cross shaft. The so-called equalizer system with the two piece cross...
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Forum: Late V8
04-18-2022, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Late V8
04-18-2022, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-24-2021, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,550
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-19-2021, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,723
Re: Early 28 Engine
Has a forged rear main cap which is correct. Has a small-eared timing cover which is not correct. Should have a five bearing cam but you would need to remove the pan to verify.
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Forum: Late V8
01-17-2021, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Late V8
01-17-2021, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2020, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,561
Re: Model A only runs 40 miles
Check for vacuum leak at intake manifold where bolted to the engine block; simple and cost free, often the culprit for poor running. Squirt oil on the joint and see if it is pulled into the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2020, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,693
Re: Gap at wishbone to bell housing
The sleeves are supposed to hold the upper cap firmly against the bottom of the bell housing. I would look for some interference between the upper cap and bellhousing that is preventing the cap from...
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Forum: Late V8
05-14-2020, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Late V8
05-14-2020, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Late V8
04-27-2020, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Late V8
04-27-2020, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Late V8
04-12-2020, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
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Forum: Late V8
04-12-2020, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Late V8
04-05-2020, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,256
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Forum: Late V8
04-05-2020, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,225
Free 1953-54 Pickup 3spd Mainshaft
I have a nice three-speed side load open drive mainshaft available. I got it with a lot of early V8 transmission parts and have no use for it, but it's way to nice to throw away. Part number is...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
02-12-2020, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 7,969
Re: ford B engine
Keep in mind that the hole behind the timing gear is there to keep the dipper tray full, not to oil the timing gear. If you want increased oil pressure to the mains but don't drill the crank for...
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Forum: Early V8
11-08-2019, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 682
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-13-2018, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,906
Re: Converting MD Clutch to a SD Clutch system...
A gentleman in California with a fine-point blue 1928 pickup truck used the early bellhousing, release shaft, and pedals together with a single disk flywheel that he modified for a nine-inch V8...
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