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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 07-04-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Thank you guys for all the help !
I got the car up and running a couple of days ago, about 50 miles so far. And everything seems ok. Iīm afraid to drive faster than 40 right now but I`m sure I`ll...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-29-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Good advise thanks !
As the crank and rod is out of round I wanted to check a whole round. Never done the foil testing before. But yes, I guess you could force it round no matter how many foil...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Ok. Measured the rod babbitts. The one closest to crank looked good.
Here's what I got.
1. No shim no foil. Snug fit, rod and piston where mounted on the underside of crank. Rod would stay in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

The cap is in the same condition as the rod. Shot.

No idea how many miles. Alot would be my best guess. These cars where beaters until 1961, when they opened up for being new cars in Norway....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Thanks for all the replies, this is great food for thought. I'm om my phone so will have to get back to the specific q's later. Going up to the garage now. I'm planning to use the foil method, i...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-28-2013, 05:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

I just read all the posts, tanks for all the advise. It's burning a lot of oil yes! I'm pretty worried about blocked oil passages. there was alot of bearing material in the pan. There where a lot of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-27-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

As you are my professional go to guys I just wanted to add some pics, let me know if you see something very wrong. Piston to the right is the piston that came out an are going in again. Any idea when...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-18-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Haha, I dislike those oil threads myself. As long as I`m not doing something everybody is having trouble with I`m gonna call it good. Thanks and nno more comments on the oil please;)

Yes I agree,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Thanks !
It looked as it was doable removing the rod from the underside. My head gasket is leaking quite a bit so I might still go that route, havenīt made up my mind yet. Good to know itīs an...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-17-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

That actually make my feel a whole lot better than to think the engine has sat without oil for 50 years.
The cam has a lot of spot`s but not so much wear.

Still wondering if it is possible to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Yes I meant play up and down, not sideways.
All the rods have sideways play like normally rods have.
1,2,3 is tight up and down. 4 is 2mm up and down.
Unscrewed the rod cap, no shims that I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Opened her up today.
Rod number 4 had approx 2mm/0.0787" play in it. Measured by eye.
No play could be felt at 1,2,3 or any of the main bearings.
Also measured by eye (where workin in my...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-07-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Luckily my engine builder and friend here in Norway has done flathead bangers before. He has three in his shop as we speak! I had no idea because he's a mopar guy and I've only taken chevy stuff to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-03-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

The sound is there at idle too, I can make it worse or better as I drive by adjusting the timing too.
I pulled the inspection cover for the clutch, everything looked ok, all bolts and nuts where...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2013, 04:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

Not at all, had some experts listening to it to get second opinions. We all think it sound like a rod. Have not inspected it yet.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-02-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Banger rod knock

It ran just fine, a few misfires and I adjusted the air mixture to try and correct it, and then it changed motor sound. Took it down rpmīs immidiately and inspected clutch, all looked fine.
Had to...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,673
Posted By Rokkern
Banger rod knock

First drive with new clutch innstalled, ran great ! So great it threw a rod bearing. I was doing about 50mph which should'nt be a problem right?
Wondering about either
1. Opening the oil pan,...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,040
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Model A clutch install Questions

I'm just about to finish off this exactly job on my newly bought 31 tudor. Wish I'd seem this post first!! Asked a couple of locals and they both said it is easier to remove the engine. What an...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-23-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Dragging cluch

Bought a new clutch. Wasn't all that expensive. Will be pulling the engine one of these days. I'm gonna drive the car alot, seemed like the best option, will be tuning the engine too, so having a...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Dragging cluch

ooops, beginners mistake. I`m in Oslo, Norway. there are atleast one supplier here but uhm, they could give me a discount on a new radiator and the price was 1428 dollars. yikes.

A warehouse like...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Dragging cluch

Great info guys. First impression is that this is one of the good forums out there.
Are there any vendors out there with a good partslist online? Pm me if needed.
Is it easier to get the trans out...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Dragging cluch

It has to idle low to get it in gear, it goes chump chump chump, and you can count the bangs if you like.. Low revs, throw it in gear, hit the throttle before it stalls;)
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-22-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Dragging cluch

Since I`m new to Model A`s I had a friend try to drive mine, he gave up and refused to drive it. He has driven A`s alot. Just to rule my shifting abilities out of the equation.. But yes, it`s easier...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-21-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,625
Posted By Rokkern
Re: Dragging cluch

That's pretty good news guys.
I don't scratch between gears, the problem is going into rev or first from a stop.
There where some slack (about an inch) i'll adjust it so it's almost gone and see...
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