Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-10-2015, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 14
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Rings have a lot of drag, seems too much
A friend and I are putting together two model A motors. Both of us using Hasting rings. Both motors seem to have a lot of ring drag. We checked ring gap in cylinders before installing, rod bearing...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-08-2015, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,517
Modern valve spring seat pressure
Does anyone know the spring seat pressure with new modern valves springs verses original valve springs? They are about 1/8" longer and wider diameter so was wondering if the seat pressure would be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Re: carburetor leaks help
With the top of the carb upside down I set the float at 1/2" from carb surface to top of float seam ( that's the top when carb is in correct upright position)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Re: carburetor leaks help
They all are zenith, the needle/seat are Viton tip. I did add a spacer washer under the float valve for adj.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2015, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
carburetor leaks help
We took three different carburetors off the shelf that had been "rebuilt". All three flooded over when we turn the fuel valve on. Checked the floats, there ok. Main jet and cap jet at narrow part of...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2015, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,426
Re: New tires
Looks real nice! I really like the black walls on a model a and I really like your 30 fordor.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-25-2015, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
Gas gauge gasket material
What's the best gasket material for gas gauge? Neoprene or Cork? Any problems with either? Thanks, Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,082
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2015, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,267
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-13-2015, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,965
29 tudor drivers seat adjustment
Would anyone know off hand how many inches the drivers seat on a 29 tudor would have to be set back for a 6'3" tall driver? Know of several ways to do it but thought someone would know how much from...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-13-2015, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,700
Model A rod measurements
Does anyone know the measurement of the connecting rods from center of wrist pin to center of crank throw? Thanks in advance, Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,392
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-06-2015, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,392
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-16-2015, 05:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,468
Re: Setting the Preload on the pinion bearings
mrraford, what I have is if your using used bearings the preload would be between 12 to 15 in. lbs.torque which would be 4.5 to 5.5 lbs on a spring scale (fish scale). Hanging wt. would be the same....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-09-2015, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,081
Re: Differential Rebuild Revisited
I just used two studs, one opposite each other to hold the gaskets in place. That worked out great. Used Tom Endy's method and couldn't have been easier.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-08-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,776
Straightening wheels with heat shrink method!
I read an article about straightening wheels by heating spokes and cooling fast with wet rag. Anyone here tried that out? Wondering if that works and just how much to heat the spokes? Thanks, Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2015, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2015, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,716
Re: Adjustable seat
I believe the 31 s/w fordor has the most leg room. That's one reason I picked one up to restore. I am 6'2, both knees and right hip replaced. Needed more room. I had a 30 coupe and that wasn't bad...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-04-2015, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Rearend bearing proload question.
Just wondering- If you have a differential bearing preload set at 20 in. lbs. and a pinion bearing preload at 20 in. lbs. what would the driveshaft read when turning it with a in. lb. torque wrench?...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2015, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,546
Re: Torque tube questions!
Thanks for all the advise. Tom I used your rear end overhaul format and things went really well. The neoprene seals threw me for a loop. Just setting here worrying if I put them in backwards. I felt...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-03-2015, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,546
Torque tube questions!
Which way should the oil seal on the front of the torque face? Also where does the front driveshaft bearing get it lubrication from? Thanks, Tom
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2015, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,632
Re: Good joke!
98 percent of Chevy trucks are still on the road, the rest of them made it home.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-27-2015, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,856
Re: Main cap sizes verses block main size.
Tom, no, B caps would be bigger. We have several front and center A caps and they all are a smaller diameter than the rear cap and block bearing saddle. I am thinking because front and center caps...
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