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06-01-2021, 11:28 AM | #1 |
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Shock needle valve
Can someone tell me how to determine what needle valve I need for a 30 Roadster shock? I know it's not the pointer one. That was used only on 1928 A's.The square head was used until October of 1930. The hex head was used from November 30 until the end of A production. How do I tell what time frame my A falls in? Thanks
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06-01-2021, 11:45 AM | #2 |
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Re: Shock needle valve
The frame number, if original, will indicate the build date of the frame.
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06-01-2021, 11:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: Shock needle valve
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06-01-2021, 12:25 PM | #4 |
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Re: Shock needle valve
Vin should be same.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...3&d=1622303011 Last edited by Brentwood Bob; 06-01-2021 at 12:46 PM. |
06-01-2021, 06:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: Shock needle valve
Engine number is A4128761. How can I determine the build date of the car from this number? Also how does one know if this is not a replacement engine.
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06-01-2021, 08:00 PM | #6 | |
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Lift the body slightly off the frame and *hope* the number (from the photo above) is readable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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06-01-2021, 09:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: Shock needle valve
Try a rubbing , lead pencil and paper. Several sources for engine numbers and monthly ford production records. The hard part is verifying the frame stamping. If you have the interest the judging standards are sold by the parts houses and show the numbers I believe.
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06-01-2021, 11:42 PM | #8 | |
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Re: Shock needle valve
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According to the chart your engine is from November 1930? |
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