Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2021, 10:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-22-2021, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 2
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Take Original Coil and Place New Coil Inside
Has anyone tried to take an original ignition coil shell and put a new coil inside to maintain the original look? I was looking if split the back of the original coil or try to cut out the bottom.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,290
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,290
Re: Filling Pits on Leaf Springs
Unfortunately I don't have unlimited funds and have to work within a budget. That's why I asked what would work for a work around.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-01-2021, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,290
Filling Pits on Leaf Springs
I have some pitting on my springs that I want to fill. I am thinking that either JB Weld or All-Metal would be good choices since they should hold up. My concern is if they would be flexible enough...
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Forum: Model-A
01-11-2020, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 944
Coil/Condenser Tester
Looking for 6/12 volt coil/condenser tester. The two I have looked at are the King Electric or Snap On MT640 or MT335. I see them on Ebay but they always seem to say not tested and no returns.
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-15-2018, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
Re: 292 Y-Block Cam Fuel Pump Eccentric
The buyer called me tonight that he looked in another box and found all of the pieces. Thanks to everyone for the replies. Just glad they were there as I couldn't believe I would have lost them....
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Forum: Late V8 (1954+)
08-14-2018, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,466
292 Y-Block Cam Fuel Pump Eccentric
I sold my 1956 Ford Sunliner 292 Y-Block which I had taken the engine out to rebuild. The buyer called that he can't find the Camshaft Fuel Pump Eccentric, washers and nut. It makes no sense as I...
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Forum: Model T (1909-1927)
05-15-2018, 08:16 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,958
Original Model T Title
I found this in my in-laws and thought others might like to see it. That $529 was a lot of money to a salesman. Kind of hard to imagine that same $529 is only $7,288.43 in today's dollar.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2016, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,101
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-03-2016, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,101
Engine Tolerance and Tightness
After getting the engine together it is really tight. Without the pistons I can put my torque wrench on it and turns at less than 30 ft lb. But put the pistons in and it is tight.
The cylinders...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
05-28-2016, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,927
Head Gasket Leak - What Did I Do Wrong
Finished rebuilding my 1928 Roadster engine. I have a copper gasket and I sprayed it down twice with Perma Tex Copper Gasket Spray. Over the next week I tweeked the nuts to 55# several times.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-08-2016, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Forged Rear Main Question
All,
This is a curiosity question concerning the use of the forged rear main. I have a approximate August 28 Roadster. When was the forged rear main phased out and I would guess the cast rear...
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Forum: Model-A
03-20-2016, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 933
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Forum: Model-A
03-12-2016, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 933
WTB: Main Bearing Caps & Bolts
Looking for complete set of Model A main bearing caps, bolts and nuts. The preference is that the square bolt heads are not rounded off and usable.
Thanks for the help.
Ron
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2016, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2016, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Re: Main Bearing Cap Number
Thanks Bob, it's on the front and wanted to make sure. I couldn't find anything by Google and it looked like an 8.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-05-2016, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,016
Main Bearing Cap Number
I have a main bearing cap with part number A-6880. I can't find any details on this cap. I would guess that it is a replacement cap. Does anyone have information on if this is for #1 or #2?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-20-2016, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,778
Re: Engine Frustration
Maybe this will help someone else but the problem doesn't appear to be the babbit but rather the plastigauge I used. I purchased a pack at my local autoparts. A member suggested that it might have...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2016, 08:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,778
Re: Engine Frustration
Here's a picture of the bearings after using Prussian Blue. The babbit is soft and what you see is the indent from the platigauge.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-08-2016, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,778
Re: Engine Frustration
Super Bowl interrupted me yesterday. Tonight I am going to take measurements and if I don't find something obvious move #4 to #3 position and see if the problem follows. The other idea is to put...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2016, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,778
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-07-2016, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,778
Engine Frustration
Forgive me as this a long post. When I bought my '28 Roadster it came with the engine matching the frame and was supposedly rebuilt "ready to go". I already had a '29 engine rebuilt and was trying...
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Forum: Model-A
02-03-2016, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 891
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-01-2016, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
1928 Light Switch Rod Question
I need to replace the light switch rod on my '28 Roadster. I did a search and didn't find my answer. Is the lights switch rod one of those items that there is only one source and all of the major...
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