Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 1,576
Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
Hello all, I am with Synchro 909. I have used Nissan Navara Distributors from around 1990 with good results. They are easy to adapt and parts still available here. Cheers Rosco
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,221
Re: 354 Ring an Pinion
I have a 30 Roadster with 3.54 diff and 25% Laycock OD and i love it. My 30 Coup is 3.78 diff and 27% Laycock od and hard to tell the difference.
Cheers Rosco.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-11-2024, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,833
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-10-2024, 11:18 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,833
Re: counter balanced crank
This is for johnneilson. Can you tell me John what shells you use please, I presume they are readily available. Thank you in anticipation.
Rosco
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-06-2023, 11:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,203
Re: Embarking on a Laycock-overdrive odyssey
Yes Ted has my old email address, however David Mossman and I have bean doing Laycock conversions for some years now. In answer to your first question they do operate on 6 volts ok and if you have a...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
10-21-2023, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,966
Re: Swaging brake drum studs
I trimmed the shoulder on the studs back a bit and fit the drums loose on the studs and let the wheel hub hold the drum in place as in most modern cars rear drum brakes Cheers Rosco
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-23-2023, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,233
Re: Overdrive
Hello Mike, first of all what oil are you using we in NZ use 75 w 80 GL4. They used to share the oil with the gearbox/ transmission. The solenoid is clicking but it may not be holding the 400 psi...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-19-2023, 11:56 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 4,644
Re: Anyone running an aluminum radiator?
I purchased a Fordor that had a new ali radiator and it boiled 6 times on the ride home, first job was to replace it with an A rad no more probs.
Cheers Tanglfoot
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2022, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 2,358
Re: Valve clearance
I installed a modern valve kit with Stainless valves in my B motor 6 years ago and set the gap at 12 thau no noise still going.
Cheers, Rosco
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-07-2022, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,433
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-05-2022, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,567
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-14-2019, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,983
Re: counterbalanced crankshaft
I have an A motor with a C (Ford Factory counterweighted) crank ground to standard A shell mains and AER B rods--Smoothest motor I have driven.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2018, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,012
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-08-2018, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,382
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-04-2018, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Re: Coupe leg room
I took the seat out of my 30 coupe, trimmed 2 inches off the parcel shelf, moved the adjustment bracket forward 2 inches and replaced the seat very comfy now.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-20-2018, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,650
Re: rust in fuel tank
I had a problem with fuel blockages on the road which I cured with the fuel filter fitted to the tank side of the fuel shut off tap and left the rust in the tank.
Rosco Luckie truckie
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
08-15-2018, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,742
Re: Filling Model B steam holes
I used 8mm grub screws works fine no need to drill. The trick is not to tap in too far with a taper tap then the plug will lock in the hole, file flush.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2018, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,202
Re: overdrive
The only way to drain the oil is to remove the small aluminium sump, this also allows you to clean the filters. The OD shared oil with the gearbox. Without the gearbox fill plug one must fit a plug...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-28-2018, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,746
Re: Crankshaft Counterweights
Hello Syncro99, I have counterweighted 12 cranks with what you call kidney shaped weights of varying weights to MA crankshafts over the last 10 years or so.One with weights purchased from Piranios in...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2018, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 873
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-24-2018, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 873
Tanglfoot in NZ
Does anyone know the weight of a Model A Motor including cylinder head, side plate, flywheel and clutch, sump etc?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-20-2017, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,777
Re: problem with laycock
You need to replace the O rings in the solenoid especially the ones inside on the piston. Also you must have the correct grade of oil I use 75W90 any heavier and it will not change gear.
Good luck
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-30-2017, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,162
Re: Differences between A and AA Bellhousings
The AA Bellhousing is exactly 2 inches shorter than the A which enables one to fit a 39 trans with bellhousing removed by milling to a MA with a 1/4 inch sandwich plate.
The sandwich plate can be...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-31-2016, 12:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,857
Re: Stromberg 97
Thank you again to all you very clever people, SBcarb,34 fordor,scicala,juggler.1929 and Lawrie. I will try Lawrys method first.
Cheers
Rosco
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
12-30-2016, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,857
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