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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-16-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,247
Posted By psimet
Re: Repurposing Model "A" Wheels

Ooooo. I have spots at the ends of my deck and under my front stoop where all sorts of critters find their way in to over the years. This would be a more attractive approach than my current use of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-14-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,247
Posted By psimet
Re: Great experiences at Snyders and Burts

I have loved working with both of these suppliers in the past. Both have their niche as well I feel. Bert's was able to find an original battery box for my late '28 that was different than anything...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-13-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,191
Posted By psimet
Re: Ammonia instead of carb cleaner?

Cleaned mine with a few cycles on my ultrasonic using Pine-Sol after picking up the trick from YouTube. Worked amazingly well. Shop smelled fresh for a long time as well. :D
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-06-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

As with all things I adjust my expectations with the data I receive. I am starting to lean towards a short block rebuild that seems to run in the neighborhood of $3k or so (I'll save my paper route...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2023, 01:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

Yeah - always a possibility but I haven't shown the final patch for a reason - because this second time I did it I took the approach "I will be damned if it leaks again" and it's not pretty but it's...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 06-01-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

I was not aware of this product. Thanks to you and BRENT in 10-uh-C

I found a picture of the port area with the manifolds off from a couple of years ago....
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

Just found a pic of it during the process of cleaning it up. This is looking "up" along cylinder 4. It always ends up weeping on the bottom edge of the corner. Right underneath what I assume is the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

Nice. Yes this is what I was looking for. I have pictures in the other thread but the crack is along the curve where the side of the casting transitions to the underside of the water jacket. Runs...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

Apologies.... and yes I didn't include any of those answers as I have already considered them and know where I am at - but of course no one else knows that.

Car is a single family car. Been in...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

I have a title. The title has the engine number on it. I haven't pulled the cowl to verify the frame number but I know it will match the current engine.

I was frankly told by a few in this hobby...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Re: Metal Stitching my Block

It's not welding...or brazing. It's metal stitching. A cold process. I'm past looking at options. Just interested in specific experience people have with metal stitching.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By psimet
Re: 1928 Frame questions

I found out that I had a 30/31 front crossmember welded in to my '28 frame many years ago as a repair. Ran in to issues when replacing the radiator last year. Ended up with this thread:...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 05-31-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,462
Posted By psimet
Metal Stitching my Block

My block was cracked many, many decades before I ever got it. Original to the car and a September '28. We covered it in a previous thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=299839

I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By psimet
Re: Belching Radiator

Makes sense. Visual levels were when cold. I just checked it when I got home. First time I haven’t been able to see the water - just the baffle. Used your idea for a dipstick and used a twist tie. ...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By psimet
Re: Belching Radiator

I ran vinegar through it/ let it sit while I was doing the radiator swap. When I flush it I do it with a hose setup I have that plumbs into the system. While it’s never blocked off to allow the...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 09-12-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By psimet
Belching Radiator

This year has been the cooling system issues year.

I am now running a replacement radiator which is believed to be an older Re-cored radiator. I have a leakless pump I installed this spring. I...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-25-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,751
Posted By psimet
Re: Interior original?

I have a '28 tudor survivor. The interior is still original. Here are some pictures of it. No red band.

https://www.psimet.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Interior-1.jpg...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-24-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,394
Posted By psimet
Re: Wheel failure on Interstate

Yup. That crack from the valve to the edge shows rust on the crack face so it was there for a while.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Posted By psimet
Re: Using talcum powder with tubes

If you've been careful and sure that it absolutely isn't leaking when under water then it's most likely leaking from the valve. Get a replacement valve core.

Also while under water take a second...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-23-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,412
Posted By psimet
Re: Using talcum powder with tubes

I am a bicycle wheel manufacturer. I have mounted tens of thousands of bicycle tube and tire based systems (as well as glued tubular and sealed tubeless) over the years.

I still use a dusting of...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By psimet
Re: Radiator Shell Lacing

I'm doing the opposite so... leave the 2 around the fastener locations off and install in car after the shell is mounted?

*Also - on the rivets - I have some original lacing left on the body side...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-17-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By psimet
Radiator Shell Lacing

I need to put new lacing on my radiator shell. Every picture I see has the hardware that bolts the shell to the radiator covered by the lacing.

So help me with some basic understanding then -...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-15-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,795
Posted By psimet
Re: Early Oil Pan

Here is mine. It’s a Sept 28. Has the clean out in the pan. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220815/9f000de0ae222adb41d76afdd09111d7.jpg
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,456
Posted By psimet
Re: Gas gauge gaskets

Interesting. I put mine together a year ago and it leaked IIRC. I vaguely remember talking to Ken Ehrenhofer who said to put some of the black sealant on. I could be mistaken but pretty sure it was...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 08-10-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,518
Posted By psimet
Re: Radiator Mounting

That solves it. I'm just going to shim it up so the hood line is correct an the radiator is up off the cross member.
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