Forum: Model A (1928-31)
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Re: Head stud to block
To straighten it out and use a thicker wall insert like this (https://www.mcmaster.com/90259A154/) would be pretty tough unless the bare block was on a mill.
I used that insert on my motor and as...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-30-2024, 04:49 AM
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Re: new guy, old car
I would add to that to try it as stock as possible and don't delay enjoying it by adding improvements like hydraulic brakes, pressure oiling, downdraft carb, etc.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-29-2024, 02:41 PM
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Re: KRW Combination Machine
I was at Schwalm's a few months ago and was surprised how minimal the machines were. I was expecting something twice the size.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-28-2024, 06:33 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-27-2024, 12:27 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-17-2024, 04:13 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-14-2024, 05:14 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 10:16 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-09-2024, 04:42 AM
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Re: Vacuum advance dist. for Model A
I see that Nissan is a light pickup. At https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,1990,d21+pickup,2.4l+l4,1210958,ignition,distributor,7108
it shows Mitsubishi and Hitachi types, which one is...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-07-2024, 04:25 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-04-2024, 12:33 PM
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Re: Differential vent
I tapped a 1/8"npt hole in the plug in the torque tube and used a pair of brass street elbows to hold the vent vertical. I tried it with a tube, but it was going to be more work to keep the vent...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-03-2024, 08:03 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-02-2024, 05:19 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:07 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,145
Re: Revised "Builders Guide"
Oil gets flung up through those holes? I'm sure you're right, I just wouldn't have thought it. Are stock blocks affected similarly or do the extra mains have the effect?
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:01 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
04-01-2024, 05:14 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-31-2024, 10:18 AM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-30-2024, 06:26 AM
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Replies: 30
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Re: Removing Lug Nut from Spinning Stud
It isn't perfectly clear to me, but it seems like the wheel is on the hub and the other lug nuts are off, but the remnant of the old lug nut is holding the wheel on. If that is correct, more...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-28-2024, 06:25 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 03:39 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-26-2024, 03:31 AM
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Re: Upper Front floorboard reinforcements?
Tom Wesenburg told me one time that the dovetail profile was slightly different from the usual router bit profiles but he found one that was right and used it to make a copy of the original...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-23-2024, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,599
Re: Town Car
Making body stamping dies for such low production amazes me.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
03-21-2024, 05:11 AM
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Replies: 30
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