Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2022, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 82
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2021, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,362
Re: Magnetic transmission oil drain plug?
I made my own for engine trans and rear end using 1/4” long 1/4” diameter high strength magnets I bought online. Just drill into drain plugs 3/16” deep 1/4” wide and stick them in they will hold...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-22-2021, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,024
Re: Synthetic Oil for Model A
When I change the oil in the A I usually very slowly pour about a half quart oil in before replacing the drain plug. The fill pipe is in the front of the block the fresh oil slowly cascades through...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-20-2018, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 15,277
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-28-2018, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,112
Re: oil pressure
There are three dams in the lifter chamber I don't believe oil should ever flow over any of them. They are used to keep oil in the area's of the main bearing tubes when going up or down long steep...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-27-2018, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,043
Re: High volume oil pump.
Using a clear plastic lifter cover drain back tube on a fresh rebuilt engine with fresh stock pump I have discoverd that at higher rpm the pump will drain the pan faster then the oil can return. At...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2017, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,002
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2017, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,175
Re: Bars leak duration
I used Bars Leak to temporally fix some nasty cracks under the valve seats of a 9n ford tractor in 1986. It has been used hard ever since and not leaked a drop. The answer is Bars Leak will last at...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2017, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,403
Babbitt metal
I believe from reading online that the original ford babbitt formula was 86% tin 7% copper 7% antimony. I have the chance to purchase some babbitt bars that are 91% tin 4.5% copper 4.5 antimony, it's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2017, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,872
Re: My Fleet Is Growing
Been working the ##& out of a 47 8n for as long as I can remember, can't kill it tough tractor, just dug out from under a 3ft snowfall with it a week ago. I think ford built some pickups in the 40's...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,461
Re: B Camshaft
The B cam I have is like new with right size bearing diameters haven't measured the lift, did not know there were three different B cam's. I have nothing against a new one but the one I have dosnt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,461
Re: B Camshaft
Ok wow that sums it up. Does anyone make the 1.187" tappets preferably adjustable?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2017, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,461
B Camshaft
Hello I have a B cam in excellent condition that I would like to use in my model A engine. I also have new single lock tappets that measure 1.120" at the base. Are these compatible or do I need to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-25-2017, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 344
Views: 65,749
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2017, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,315
Re: Distributor housing cracks
I had the same problem recently, my solution was to turn the OD of the cracked area to .710" and down about .250".
Next a steel bushing was made ID .709" (light press fit) .750 OD .250 long. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-31-2016, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,522
Re: Cleaning out crud in water jackets
Just did this yesterday. Took a piece of 1/4 thick 2" wide 3" long steel plate and drilled two 7/16" holes to match the holes in block. Next i drilled and tapped 3/8" pipe plug hole near were the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-20-2016, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,039
Re: transmission shift lever
My reproduction lever did the same as in post seven, just started to turn left or right. I discoverd that it was made in two pieces sleeved together and silver soldered. Never even made it out of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2016, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,733
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-11-2015, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,942
Re: Very noisy ride 1931 coupe
Installed a set this spring using used 600w from transmition. They dripped for a few weeks then stopped, no squeaks rides more smoothly.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2015, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-18-2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,729
Brass GVA driver
I have a Zienith 2 carb that has a brass GVA driver. The inside rod is steel and staked into position. Is this an aftermarket part Or did ford use these?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-05-2015, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,238
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-30-2015, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,668
Center main boo boo
Dismantled an engine puchased just for the block. When pulling the crank it was found that the center main was completely stripped of all Babbitt. The rods and other bearings looked like new. It...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2015, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,677
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2015, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,941
Re: Best plugs..??
Re-pop 3x champion seem to chew their way through pretty good. Got them as a gift, an expensive gift.
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