Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-14-2017, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,790
31 Steering Box Oil Leak
Is there a simple fix for a steering box thats leaks it's gear oil out the bottom all over the light switch? I added gear oil per specs from my parts supplier but most of it leaked out. Is a total...
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Forum: Model-A
07-01-2017, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
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Forum: Model-A
05-14-2017, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2017, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,306
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Forum: Model-A
04-29-2017, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
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Forum: Model-A
04-07-2017, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,074
Model B Imtake Manifold
Looking for a B Model intake manifold to go with my carburetor. Vacuum port for wiper preferred but not required.
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Forum: Model-A
04-07-2017, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
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Forum: Model-A
03-19-2017, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,223
31 Cabriolet 68B Original Survivir REDUCED
1931 Ford Cabriolet survivor. California car all its life so no panel rust. Was in storage and owned by the same family for many years. I purchased with the intent of restoring but with health issues...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-12-2017, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,760
Re: Model B engine serial number question
I have a Russian GAZ B block in my Cabriolet and there is no engine number...the area where the number goes is blank. I'm told this was standard for Russian B engines. Mine did come Ford Obsolete in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-11-2017, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,220
Re: 31 Cabriolet backfires when started cold
Today I was able to borrow a "known good" caburetor and sure enough....the backfire was gone and I had MUCH more power! I was so sure my regular carb was clean so this really puzzled me. So, I opened...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2017, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,220
Re: 31 Cabriolet backfires when started cold
Thanks all. I've been to my local group meeting and most suggest the same as online and much of this I have tried. I will test the spark color and distance tomorrow and post the results. This issue...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2017, 02:19 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,220
Re: 31 Cabriolet backfires when started cold
I have everything back together. Even after a carb rebuild including having the channels professionally blasted clean the car seems to run lean. If I have the GAV open between 1/8 to 1/4 the car...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2017, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
Thanks for all the great suggestions. Still has the same backfire. But, two clues are leading me back to the carburetor. If I run it with the choke partially closed the backfire is almost gone....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Re: Water & bubbles through head stud nut threads
Happy to report it stopped leaking! I pulled and sealed the stud with the distributor clamp (the easy one to get out) and the other two stud leaks went away over time. Re-torqued the stud nuts again,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Re: Water & bubbles through head stud nut threads
I coated both sides of the head gasket three times each with the copper spray. I did torque the head bolts to 20/40/55 pounds per the Les Andrews manual and I have re-torqued them once after running...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2017, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2017, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Re: Water & bubbles through head stud nut threads
Torked the nuts in sequence twice, last time after running the car and letting it cool. So if I see bubbles isn't that a sign of compression escaping? I just had my radiator re-cored so I'd rather...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2017, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Water & bubbles through head stud nut threads
I now see water and air slowing escaping up through the head nut that holds the distributor cable (#8). I'm guessing it's a cracked head, anybody have any other suggestions? This is a GAZ Russian B...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-26-2017, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 11,110
Re: Big 3 swap , (San Diego)
Went yesterday and met most of you...great weather and bought a few new treasures. Saw the new head and it looks very promising. I did find the "new layout" a bit confusing but slowly found my way...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2017, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
Today I pulled the head and glad I did! Two of the studs were so thin at the base from rust they were ready to snap. And some of the water jackets had so much rust I can't imagine the back of the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2017, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
When starting the spark lever is all the way up. Once started, I bring the lever down about half way while it's warming up. The idle level is about one quarter of the way down.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-21-2017, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
I bought a clear distributor cap so I can see what's going on at higher rpms and it looks fine to me. I checked this after dark and noticed for the first time that my exhaust manifold and muffler...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2017, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
Update: I can see tiny bubbles coming from this seem while the engine is running. Have to believe it's time for a head gasket? What else could cause this? :confused:
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2017, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
I know I have both a model A distributor (new style I just installed) and I know I have an "A" style timing cover from the photos I've seen. So from what you've posted it would seem my timing is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-15-2017, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 12,070
Re: Russian Motor in a 31 Cabriolet
Okay, after searching for comparison photos it looks like I have a timing cover to an "A" engine on a Russian "b" motor. Would 19 degrees difference cause backfiring? Until I can swap a model B cover...
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