Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:28 PM
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Re: 1931 model a engine
Usually that would indicate a leaky head gasket, so you were correct to take the head off. Clean up the mounting surfaces as I said and use the graphite gasket as Bruce said. Use the spray copper...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 188
Re: 1931 model a engine
Normal looking. You can clean it up if you want. Use a scraper and not a wire brush as the bristles can break off and cause damage. Clean the block and head surfaces where the gasket sits and as a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 713
Re: Rear main options
I would not chance it on a 4,000 trip. There are a couple rear bearing caps on eBay right now. Neither looks pretty but one may be serviceable. Or keep looking, perhaps at one of the Model A...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 4
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Re: Edsel in a 28
I am a little dyslectic. When I first read this I read it as "28 in an Edsel" and thought some college kids or circus clowns had got a hold of an Edsel.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Today, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 7
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Re: Weber carburetor & fuel pressure question.
Burtz block, cam, head, flywheel, overdrive. Runs great. I accidentally got it up to 73 one time and it still had more to go. Good tires, brakes, steering to match. I try to keep it between 60...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 307
Re: Weber carburetor & fuel pressure question.
It took me several tries to get the right jetting for my Weber. But once it was correct the carburetor is a real honey. The jets have the hole size in tenths of a mm stamped on them. It takes a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 788
Re: Dropping the oil pan
Bob from Brentwood, Doesn't the gear that drives the distributor and the oil pump sit on top of the camshaft? I cannot see where removing the oil pump would effect that, especially if the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 454
Re: Squeal that I can’t pinpoint
I believe the original throwout bearing was greasable. And I think the replacements aren't. You could try squirting some bicycle chain lubricant into the throwout bearing. The bicycle chain...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 496
Re: Rebuilt Engine Options
The V8 clutch has less tendency to chatter. It is easier to push on the peddle. Your lightened flywheel may not be drilled and tapped for the V8 clutch.
The compression ratio is important but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 307
Re: Weber carburetor & fuel pressure question.
First fix any intake and exhaust leaks. Use the copper clad gaskets on the manifold. Re toque the nuts after the initial run and then at about 100 miles.
If you still are not getting a good...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 483
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
Yesterday, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,181
Re: sign of the times
My heavy duty 2016 Diesel Siverado pickup has an automatic transmission. I use it to pull my camping trailer. In trailer mode the transmission keeps the engine at about 2,000 rpm and will...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 431
Re: Colorized
As a young stud in high school, I remember my buddies and I pooling together our funds to buy a dollar's worth of gas to cruise main street on Saturday night. The car would be empty as we coasted...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 673
Re: cam lube
If I remember correctly, the instructions for the Burtz block say to crank the engine over without plugs before the initial start. The intention is to get oil to the insert bearings and to assure...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 281
Re: Front and rear Hubs
The hubs and drums are swedged together. They are not separable.
The early 28 cars had different hubs and wheels and the later hubs and wheels cannot be used interchangeably. See the Service...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 350
Re: Henry Ford Line 1
Henry was introduced to the Robertson screw, the one with the square hole. This could have saved countless hours in assembly, but Henry would have to have paid a royalty. So, guess what, we have to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 788
Re: Dropping the oil pan
Take a cutoff wheel and make screwdriver slots in two bolts to use in the very front. These are hard to get to with a socket wrench.
No matter how careful you are, you are going to get some...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 528
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 683
Re: "New Engine" Balancing"
No inline engine will be perfectly balanced. Consider this: When the pistons are at top dead center or at bottom dead center they are reversing direction. The mass of the pistons, rings, piston...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 599
Re: valve guide question
You are going to get some oil coming up the intake valve through the stem to guide clearance. The guide that is held in by the valve spring has a shoulder that fits against the hole that it pushes...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 599
Re: valve guide question
The vendors sell guides that are a slip fit and held in by the valve spring. See https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/content/Snyders/Product_PDFs/A-6505-M.pdf
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 329
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 431
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 522
Re: Aaaa
Synchro, MHD. Middle hand drive. I think it would help to have two helpers, one on the left and one on the right to handle the gear shifting. So that would make it LMRHD. And that means that you...
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