Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 812
Re: Tightening Body Bolts - how much is too much
Thanks everyone.. I torqued the bolts to 17 and 30 ft lbs because I wanted to be consistent but it seems awfully tight. But it’s repeatable��
Will readjust (loosen) them tonite and try your...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-23-2024, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 812
Tightening Body Bolts - how much is too much
Hello,
I am putting a 31 Fordor body on my frame and replaced the body blocks and bolts. How tight should the bolts be? This body has 3/8” and 7/16” body bolts. Should you torque them to say 20...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2023, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2023, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
Re: Model A Oil Pan on Model B engine
A bit more info.. starting with a clean oil pan, in 10 minutes at idle I have a stream of oil coming from the rear of the oil pan all the way to the center of the oil pan, and then it drips to the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
09-10-2023, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 799
Model A Oil Pan on Model B engine
Hello.. I had an oil leak on the front of my Model A engine oil pan that resulted from my crank pulley coming loose last year. It tore up the inside of the front pan where the seal goes, and I...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-26-2023, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 764
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
07-16-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,691
Re: front disc brake conversion
The above picture is interesting.. it appears that you used 39?-41 hubs that had the drums on the outside, and put the disc on the back side. Is that what you did? I like the idea.. still learning...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,926
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring
Yeah, it rides pretty well considering it has 12 leafs. My original spring had 11 leafs. The Eaton Detroit website says the Tudor sedan originally had a 12 leaf spring with thinner leafs, and it was...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-17-2023, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Re: Cracked Weld On Rear Main Oil Drain
All good points.. I have to pull the pan once more to fix my oil leak, so I will check all your recommendations I will also pull the rear main cap to fix this, and check the clearance. Also need to...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Re: Repop Front Spring
I put a new spring from these guys in the front of my A.. worked well. I got the 12 leaf spring and needed longer u-bolts..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-16-2023, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2023, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,067
Cracked Weld On Rear Main Oil Drain
Hi everyone.. My model a was leaking a bit of oil out of the rear pan gasket so I dropped the pan and replaced the seals. I didn’t do it right and need to redo it, as it leaks more now than before.....
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-15-2023, 07:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,926
Re: Quality New Front Leaf Spring
I put a 12 leaf Detroit Eaton spring in the front of my 30 Tudor to replace the 11 leaf spring. I didn’t know the age of the old spring and it was noticeably flatter than the new spring. It fit well...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-10-2023, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Re: B Carb Runs Lean @45 MPH
I hadn’t really considered the GAV.. I will try that. I also suspect a vacuum leak as I have used this same distance and speed for years to check my carb.. I can get the plugs to go tan in this...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2023, 09:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
Re: B Carb Runs Lean @45 MPH
The plugs are champion W18s.. I have some spare main jets and will open one up by about 20 more mls and see what happens..
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2023, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,791
B Carb Runs Lean @45 MPH
Hello.. have a model a with a 6-1 head, big valves, touring cam, lightened flywheel, T-5 and a model B carb. Jets were flow tested but that’s just a starting point. I ran at 45 mph steady for 5...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
06-05-2021, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,298
Re: Mechanical Brakes adjustment
Once I adjusted my brakes for the 3rd time I took a slightly different approach.. I found a dirt road, got up to 20 mph and hit the brakes. The marks in the dirt will tell you which wheel are...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-25-2021, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 18,338
Re: Marvel Mystery Oil in Crankcase
The reason I use MMO in my fuel tank is that it gets sloshed around and the inside of the tank eventually gets covered with a light coat of oil.. it won’t stop all rust, but it definitely slows it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2019, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,025
Re: Rear Main Bearing Oil Behavior
I reringed my model a engine and now have a rear main leak. Any thoughts on how long it takes for rings to seat? I know it's a loaded question.. I had a couple thou clearance about 1' down between...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-13-2019, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,108
Re: Oil Leak
I put permatex hi temp silicone (the red silicone) on my main bolts and have no issue with main bolts leaking oil.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
11-20-2018, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,880
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
02-12-2018, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,340
Re: Interpreting Compression Test Results
Well it has been a month and i finally got the A back together. It sounds like a sewing machine now.. Much better than before. It is still pushing oil out of the cotter pin hole. The first time it...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-20-2018, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,340
Re: Interpreting Compression Test Results
Yes, all bearings are babbitt. The rods are all between .001 and .0015.. I was pleasantly surprised. I have had this car for 5 years with probably 400 miles on it. Due to a recent drawn out move the...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
01-17-2018, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,340
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