Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-07-2017, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 9,683
Re: Continuing engine problem
Ray your on the right track measuring everything until you find that which is too tight
Here are some you have not posted
piston ring side clearance
piston ring back space
valve stem to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-06-2017, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 7,165
Re: Rod nuts
I wonder have you ever seen a broken A/B rod ?
Yes I can show 1/2 a dozen broken X style A model rods
H style not so much
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2017, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,122
Re: Overheasting
Ford spec for a C model head idle 18 deg BTDC - 34 BTDC deg total
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2017, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,542
Re: Head gasket Went for a ride
Another old trick is loosen the nut off a few turns and start up the n engine the head will come lose normally when it warms up a bit
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-29-2017, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,474
Re: Installing valve seats
New seats will have inst5"ructions with sizes
generally depending on material of the seats 0.003"-0.005" interference for cast iron
I go 0.005"-0.006" in side valve engines
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2017, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,300
Re: Bore and piston size questions
I think you may be better off stripping it and have a engine shop measure it all for round and taper and square with really good measuring equipment
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-18-2017, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,137
Re: cam replacement
Larry s method works well and I have used it with original style valves and keepers
But if you have modern style valves and keepers it is easier to remove the head
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-02-2017, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,982
Re: Grinning and "bearing" it
Do not leave the loose part in there it will not help and only move where it is not wanted
I would rebuild it or find a better cap
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2017, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 7,987
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2017, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,031
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-21-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 20,740
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-07-2016, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,556
Re: Tube Headers for Model A
Well designed tube headers should be equal length and of a diameter that makes for a scavenge effect that will give a decent power increase
length and diameter are normally the result of trial on...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-25-2016, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,447
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-07-2016, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 9,064
Re: New clutch-drive shaft problem
Dennis try loosing the front engine mount and raise the front of the engine to match the angle of the trams
this has work for me in the past
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-22-2016, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,102
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-01-2016, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,342
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-17-2016, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,519
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-06-2016, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,995
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 65,346
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2016, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,821
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-28-2016, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,221
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2016, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,723
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-25-2016, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,997
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-24-2016, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,643
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-23-2016, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 19
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