Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 608
Re: Rear main options
You can also have the block align bored for insert bearings. There is a man in Waxahachie Texas that does this procedure.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2024, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 509
Re: valve guide question
With .002 interference you stand a chance of cracking the block when you try to press the valve guide in, I think .0005 oversize would be a better press fit. I used green Loctite (bearing and stud...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-19-2024, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 434
Re: Clutch Plate Bolt question
The flywheel is cast but not cast iron. They are cast steel, a totally different alloy. The threads have more than likely been stripped from over tightening, bolt being cross threaded, or some other...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-17-2024, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 665
Re: cam lube
Just a stock Model A engine bored .080. Stock cam, counterbalanced crank, stock head, so no high cylinder pressure and low pressure springs. I am not sure of the cam material but I suspect it is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-16-2024, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 665
cam lube
I am ready to assemble my block and wonder if I need to use Moly lube on my cam lobes and the bottom of the lifters? Or is regular assembly lube good enough?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-11-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 460
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-09-2024, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 585
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-08-2024, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Re: Fans
They could be checked for bad rivets or cracked blades, if they are OK they are safe to use on an engine.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-06-2024, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 692
Re: oversize head gasket
That is what I was afraid of. If my pistons extend above the bore, I am thinking of turning a small chamfer on the top edge of each so the piston would not hit the gasket.
Ed
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 692
Re: oversize head gasket
1/16 of an inch is .062. That would be approximately .030 off of each side. .080 would be .040 off of each side.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-05-2024, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 692
oversize head gasket
My extra block that has all machine work done is bored .080 oversize. I bought the copper head gasket and it barely fits over the bore of each cylinder. I mean the openings are almost line to line...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,223
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-04-2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,747
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-01-2024, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 3,747
Re: Snyder's New Catalog Came...and a Warning!
Take heed, I suggest buying everything you need or might need from swap meet vendors. That is how many of the older guys that sold NOS or good used started out. Stacy Brown from Arlington Texas would...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,071
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-26-2024, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 737
Re: Ads
I have been getting the same thing for at least a month. I had another thread about this at that time and it was poo-poo'd off so I just delete the offending ads.
Ed
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-23-2024, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,293
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-18-2024, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 764
Re: valve recession
The valves are not stock. they have straight stems so shortening them is not a problem. Adjustable lifters too. All of the other valves are above the block surface.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 764
Re: valve recession
Good info to give to my machinist. I always lap valves just enough to leave a grey ring on the valve face. An old timer told me once to take a lead pencil and mark the seat with it, if the valve...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 764
valve recession
The engine block I bought has one intake valve that is recessed about .030 lower than all of the other valves. Need opinion on whether to replace the seat or just do the valve job and let it go. The...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-15-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,621
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 303
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-12-2024, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 303
Repair of intake vacuum tap
I obtained a different intake manifold but the vacuum tap was completely rusted to the point of not removal. Did not want to use heat so here is what I did to repair the threads.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-27-2024, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 973
Re: Uncanny stories about A's
I think the Truly Nolen pest control sold out of business in the early 70's. Yes they had a store in most major cities in the US.
Ed
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