New guy with a project Model AA

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by john charlton

I know you will be very tempted to start the engine ,most folk do . You must remove the oilpan and pop out the dipper tray and clean out all the sludge and clean the pump gauze filter screen . Remove the timing chest cover and clean out the valve chest the main bearings are fed from 3 holes in the floor of the chest one each end and one in the middle .If the holes are blocked the crank bearings will fail .

John in West Drayton London England .

Thanks for the advice, the seller was determined to get it running and kept trying but I didn't push the issue for that very reason. I figured it had been sitting for years and the sludge was deep in the pan. It turns over so I'm optimistic everything will go well but won't know for sure until the pan is dropped.

[Usafexplorer]

Originally Posted by CatMan1

I saw that one for sale and considered it for a bit. Glad you got it. I probably have enough for awhile.....maybe.....

He actually had a coupled interested parties in the listing while I was there for the 2nd look, it wasn't for sale for very long. Previous owner had a garage in Winterset, Madison County. I believe it went through auction in 2020 and has been sitting around waiting for a restoration, figured if I didn't pull the trigger it wouldn't be there much longer.

[Clem Clement]

Congrats. Fun is coming your way. Isu[ggest youdon't take the poldy apart o rthe top. Concentrte of lerning ab out wha tyouhave. Cleanignout the gunk inthemotor is a good this. nes gashest arou nthe pNETC. fLUSHTHE HOLES TOTHEMAINBEARING WITH A SPRAY CLEANER US A POIPE CLEANER (nOT A q TIP THAT WILLLEAVE A BAKK OF COTTON INTHE HOL . METAL COAT HIANGER/ SSAFTYWIRE WORKS FINE.

[Osage Orange]

I've got a '29AA that I've been working on since I bought it in 1974. Unfortunately, I sold the stake bed in 1982 when I was just scraping by, but I'm now retired and much farther along on many fronts. Keep at it and never, ever give up, just plug away and get it running, stopping and steering. It isn't that difficult.

[Usafexplorer]

I hope to have it on the road within a year....but I'm sure that it isn't the first timeline goal I'll likely bust.

[Robbie1]

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Originally Posted by sugarmaker

Usafexplorer,
Great looking truck. What is the tube coming off the oil fill tube going towards the back of the engine?
The body looks real good and the truck looks complete.
Have fun with your new project too!
Regards,
Chris

Is that not supposed to be there??? I have the same on my Tudor

[Chris Haynes]

Originally Posted by Robbie1

Is that not supposed to be there??? I have the same on my Tudor

It is an aftermarket accessory. Not a PCV simply a breather.

[1930artdeco]

USAFE, ahh you worked on vacuum cleaners. I don't think I would have made it in the fighter world. So I work on heavies-being a hippy suites me better Go 130's!!!!! Seriously, good you found a truck you like and keep at it, ask away here, we will answer them all.


Mike